What is the name of the strip of dry grassland that is located south of the sahara

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Kenyon Rollins

4 July, 14:17

What is the name of the strip of dry grassland that is located south of the sahara

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Corey Decker · Answer 1

SAHEL

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The Sahel is an ecoclimatic and biogeographical zone of transition in Africa, between the northern Sahara and Sudan savanna to the south, having a semi-arid climate. The Sahel spans 54,00 kilometers from the Atlantic ocean in the west to the red sea in the east. Having a flat topography is transitional ecoregion of semi-arid grassland and savannas and steppes. Most of the region lies in 200 to 400 meters in height. Climate is hot sunny and dry. Being similar but less dense than the Sahara desert. The Sahel is characterized by constant heat, intense heat, and unvarying temperature. And has traditionally been home to nomads. Sahel region also faces grave threats from global warming and climate in terms of desertification and overgrazing.