GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Sahel
The Sahel is the semi-arid transition between the Sahara and wetter savanna landscapes to the south. Its broad west–east belt is shaped by seasonal rainfall variability.
Fast Facts
- Rainfall generally increases southward.
- Livelihoods include pastoralism and rain-fed farming.
- Its ecological limits do not follow country borders.
Connected lessons
- SahelMap, explanation and practice
- From Sahara to Sahel and savannaGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Niger RiverRelated places
- Lake ChadRelated places
- Sahara DesertRelated places
- Great Green WallRelated places
- Inner Niger DeltaRelated places
- African SavannaRelated places