Mountains and Rivers

Africa features major mountain ranges like the Atlas, Drakensberg, and the Ruwenzori Mountains, as well as high peaks such as Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. Prominent rivers include the Nile (the longest), Congo, Niger, and Zambezi, which often originate in the continent's highlands. Mountains Atlas Mountains: Located in the northwestern part of Africa, they contribute to making the Sahara a dry desert by causing rain on their side. Drakensberg Mountains: The highest mountain range in Southern Africa. Ruwenzori Mountains: A range that separates the basins of the Nile and Congo rivers and drains into the Semliki River. Mount Kilimanjaro: The highest peak in Africa, located in Tanzania. Mount Kenya: The second-highest peak in Africa, located in Kenya. Other notable peaks: Mount Stanley, Mount Speke, Mount Baker, and Mount Meru are among the other tall mountains in Africa. Rivers Nile River: The longest river in Africa and one of the longest in the world. It flows through countries like Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Egypt before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. Congo River: The second-longest river in Africa and the world's deepest river. Niger River: The third-longest river in Africa, serving as the principal river of western Africa. Zambezi River: The fourth-longest river in Africa, it is the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean. Other significant rivers: Include the Orange River, Limpopo River, and the Ubangi-Uele Rivers.