west africa
A colorful map shows the region of West Africa between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea.
Proper noun A geographical region in western Africa, specifically the area located between the Sahara Desert to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It is a subregion of the African continent characterized by a distinct cultural, historical, and ecological profile.
The term "West Africa" is used to refer to the collective area comprising multiple countries. It functions as a singular, proper noun when naming the region. * The economic community of West Africa has promoted regional trade. * Many empires, such as Ghana and Mali, flourished in West Africa. * The climate of West Africa varies from arid in the north to tropical in the south.
- "West African" (adjective): Used to describe anything originating from or relating to the West Africa region.
- She studies West African history and music.
- The term can be used in geopolitical, historical, anthropological, and environmental contexts to discuss issues or characteristics common to the region.
- West African (adj.): Of or relating to West Africa.
- ECOWAS: The Economic Community of West African States, a regional political and economic union.
- Sahel: The ecoclimatic and biogeographic zone of transition between the Sahara desert to the north and the Sudanian savanna to the south, forming part of West Africa.
- Western Africa
- The West African region
"West Africa" is defined primarily by its geographical boundaries (the Sahara and the Gulf of Guinea) and its location on the continent. It is not a political entity but a regional designation that includes countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Mali, among others.
A colorful map shows the region of West Africa between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea.
- an area of western Africa between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea