English

Proper noun

Southern Africa

1. The southern part of the continent of Africa.

Usage notes

While most regions are in the form of East Africa, West Africa and North Africa, this region is called Southern Africa to distinguish it from the country of South Africa, which is a portion of the region of Southern Africa.

Coordinate terms

• West Africa
• North Africa
• Central Africa
• East Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Saharan Africa, Sahara
• Sahel

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