Question

Name the area of ‘nomadic herding’ located in Africa.

Hint:

Nomads practice "transhumance," the seasonal migration between high and low altitude pastures.
The types of animals kept depend on the climate—camels are preferred in the Sahara, while cattle are common in the East African savannas.

Answer 1

Concept:
• Nomadic herding is a subsistence primary activity where herders move seasonally with their livestock in search of water and pasture.

• It is prevalent in arid and semi-arid regions where the soil is not suitable for sedentary agriculture.

Step 1: Identify the largest nomadic herding belt in Africa
The most extensive area of nomadic herding in Africa is the Sahara Desert and the adjacent Sahel region.
This belt stretches from the Atlantic coast of North Africa across to the Arabian Peninsula.

Step 2: Recognize the tribes and animals involved
Groups like the Tuaregs and Bedouins herd animals like camels, goats, and sheep.
Their movement is dictated by the availability of seasonal rainfall and the growth of natural grasses.