East Africa
East Africa (pronunciation: /ˈiːst ˈæfrɪkə/)
East Africa, or Eastern Africa, is the eastern region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the United Nations Statistics Division scheme of geographic regions, 20 territories constitute Eastern Africa.
Etymology
The term East Africa is believed to have been coined by European explorers who traveled to this part of the world during the early parts of the 19th century. The term is used to describe the region that lies to the east of Central Africa.
Related Terms
- African Continent: The world's second largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia in both cases.
- Geography: The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.
- Geopolitics: The study of the effects of Earth's geography (human and physical) on politics and international relations.
- United Nations Statistics Division: A division of the United Nations that provides accurate, relevant, and timely global statistical data.
- Central Africa: The core region of the African continent which includes Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on East Africa
- Wikipedia's article - East Africa
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