GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Kalahari
The Kalahari occupies a broad sandy interior region centred on Botswana and extending into Namibia and South Africa. Much of it is semi-arid rather than uniformly barren desert.
Fast Facts
- Summer rainfall varies strongly across the region.
- Grass and shrub cover supports grazing and wildlife.
- San peoples have diverse histories and communities across southern Africa.
Connected lessons
- KalahariMap, explanation and practice
- Okavango DeltaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Okavango DeltaRelated places
- Namib DesertRelated places
- Veld / Highveld GrasslandsRelated places
- Okavango DeltaContains