Sahel–Central African forest transition zone
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The Sahel–Central African forest transition zone is an ecological belt in central Africa where the dry Sahelian savannas gradually give way to the dense tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Sahel–Central African forest transition zone canonical | 1 |
| Sahel–Congo forest transition zone | 1 |
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Target entity: Sahel–Central African forest transition zone Context triple: [Ubangi-Shari, geographicalRegion, Sahel–Central African forest transition zone]
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Sahel
The Sahel is a semi-arid transition zone in Africa between the Sahara Desert to the north and the more humid savannas to the south, spanning several countries from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea.
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B.
Sudan savanna
The Sudan savanna is a broad belt of tropical grassland with scattered trees stretching across central Africa between the Sahel to the north and the wetter forest zones to the south.
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Zambezian region
The Zambezian region is a major biogeographical zone in south-central Africa characterized by extensive miombo woodlands, savannas, and rich biodiversity spanning several countries.
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D.
Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti
Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti was a former administrative region in northern Chad, known for its vast Sahara desert landscapes, including the Ennedi Plateau and Tibesti Mountains, and its predominantly Toubou (Tebu) population.
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E.
Southern Niger
Southern Niger is a predominantly Hausa-inhabited region of Niger known for its dense population, agricultural activity, and role as a cultural and economic heartland of the country.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Sahel–Central African forest transition zone Target entity description: The Sahel–Central African forest transition zone is an ecological belt in central Africa where the dry Sahelian savannas gradually give way to the dense tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin.
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A.
Sahel
The Sahel is a semi-arid transition zone in Africa between the Sahara Desert to the north and the more humid savannas to the south, spanning several countries from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea.
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B.
Sudan savanna
The Sudan savanna is a broad belt of tropical grassland with scattered trees stretching across central Africa between the Sahel to the north and the wetter forest zones to the south.
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C.
Zambezian region
The Zambezian region is a major biogeographical zone in south-central Africa characterized by extensive miombo woodlands, savannas, and rich biodiversity spanning several countries.
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D.
Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti
Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti was a former administrative region in northern Chad, known for its vast Sahara desert landscapes, including the Ennedi Plateau and Tibesti Mountains, and its predominantly Toubou (Tebu) population.
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E.
Southern Niger
Southern Niger is a predominantly Hausa-inhabited region of Niger known for its dense population, agricultural activity, and role as a cultural and economic heartland of the country.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ecological transition zone
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ecoregion ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Sahel–Central African forest transition zone
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surface form:
Sahel–Congo forest transition zone
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| biodiversity | mix of Sahelian, Sudanian, and Congolian species ⓘ |
| biome |
tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands
ⓘ
tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests ⓘ |
| borders |
Congo Rainforest
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surface form:
Congolian rainforests
Sahel ⓘ Sudan savanna ⓘ
surface form:
Sudanian savanna
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| characterizedBy | gradual transition from dry savanna to dense tropical rainforest ⓘ |
| climate |
sub-humid tropical climate
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tropical savanna climate ⓘ |
| continent | Africa ⓘ |
| country |
Burkina Faso
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Cameroon ⓘ Central African Republic ⓘ Chad ⓘ Democratic Republic of the Congo ⓘ Mali ⓘ Niger ⓘ Nigeria ⓘ Senegal ⓘ South Sudan ⓘ |
| ecologicalFunction |
buffer between arid Sahel and humid Congo Basin
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corridor for species movement between savanna and forest ⓘ |
| ecoregionType | savanna-forest mosaic ⓘ |
| fireRegime | frequent bush fires ⓘ |
| hydrology |
contains headwaters and tributaries of Congo Basin rivers
ⓘ
includes seasonal streams and wetlands ⓘ |
| landUse |
extensive pastoralism
ⓘ
rainfed agriculture ⓘ |
| latitudinalOrientation | east–west belt across central Africa ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Central Africa
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surface form:
central Africa
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| northernLimit | drier Sahelian and Sudanian savannas ⓘ |
| partOf |
Afrotropical
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surface form:
Afrotropical realm
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| rainfallPattern | strong north–south gradient in annual rainfall ⓘ |
| separates |
Congo Rainforest
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surface form:
Congo Basin rainforest
Sahel ⓘ |
| soilType | generally nutrient-poor tropical soils ⓘ |
| southernLimit | evergreen and semi-evergreen Congo Basin forests ⓘ |
| threat |
agricultural expansion
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climate change ⓘ deforestation ⓘ overgrazing ⓘ |
| vegetation |
forest islands
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gallery forests ⓘ mixture of grasses and scattered trees ⓘ wooded savanna ⓘ |
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Subject: Sahel–Central African forest transition zone Description of subject: The Sahel–Central African forest transition zone is an ecological belt in central Africa where the dry Sahelian savannas gradually give way to the dense tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin.
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