The Sahel
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"Map of the Sahel" — Photo by Munion / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
A giant transitional belt stretched across a continent.
This region marks the transition between the world's largest hot desert and the tropical savannas. It is a fragile environment constantly affected by climate shifts.
Explanation
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The word is derived from the Arabic word for 'coast' or 'shore'.
The 5 Clues
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“A strip of land serving as an ecological buffer.”
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“It is squeezed between the Sahara and the Sudanian savanna.”
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“It is highly susceptible to desertification.”
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“It spans across Africa from the Atlantic to the Red Sea.”
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“The semi-arid transitional zone separating sand from greenery.”
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