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Unitext For Freshmen: Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn
by Andrea Whitham
ISBN: 9789389441002
Year: 2020
Binding: HARDBACK
Price: £ 125.00
The geography of a place is a very informative aspect about that place. It informs the readers about several
things that relate to the physical as well as the political features of that place. The study of geography also
provides the people with the basic information regarding the various cultural beliefs of the people in that
place and thus makes the readers more knowledgeable and tolerant about the various kinds of people and
cultures around the world.
Ethiopia is gifted to be a country that has a lot of diversity in the way its natural resources and reserves
occur. It has a huge diversity in its animal as well as plant diversity and can serve as a great place to study
various aspects of geography of a place.
Ethiopia is a country rich in di erent kinds of cultures and people. It serves as a remarkable place to study
various cultures and know about people from close quarters and to know about the problems they face in
being recognized at par with the modern society and lifestyles that have developed in the urban areas.
This book makes sure that the readers get a full- edged idea of the manner in which di erent natural
resources occur in Ethiopia and provides the readers with a detailed insight on the demographics of the
people residing in the country.
The book also makes the readers aware with the map of Ethiopia and locates various natural resources on
the map such as the rivers, seas, vegetations, deserts, rocky planes and other such features. The students
are also engaged in di erent activities so that they are well-versed with the map of Ethiopia and are also
aware about the several aspects of how a map is prepared.
The students are further informed about the geology of Ethiopia and explained about the various processes
that fall under the category of geology of a place. The students are informed about the reserves of
various kinds of metals and minerals that are found in Ethiopia and how these minerals are extracted and
impact the economy of the nation.
The book further takes the readers through the topography of Ethiopia and in this chapter the students are
informed about the structure of land in various parts of Ethiopia and manner in which they occur. Then the
readers are informed about the manner in which water is available in Ethiopia and throws light on the
drainage system of Ethiopia.
The book then moves forward to focus on the climatic conditions that are found in the Ethiopia and
explains how it a ects the various features in an economy such as vegetation. The students are further
informed about the natural vegetation of Ethiopia and its wildlife.
Then the book talks about the population diversity of Ethiopia and throws light on other factors related to
the demographics of Ethiopia. The students are also informed about the various economic activities that
take place in Ethiopia and how these activities a ect the life of the people living in the country.
This book provides the readers with a detailed view on the geography of Ethiopia and provide them with
review questions and activities that help them have a better grasp of the various aspects of Ethiopian geography.
With this book, I hope that the readers nd the knowledge suitable to their expectations and that the
information provided in the book is helpful for them to undertake any further research or project which
they may aspire for.
Andrea Whitham pursued her Post Graduation in Applied Meteorology and Climatology from University of Lieksa, Finland. She is a guest lecturer on geography at Aravete, Estonia. She has done four years investigation on climate anticipating and paleoclimatology across african continent. Whitham has been the beneficiary of two honors for her exploration work in the field of worldwide atmosphere models, climate estimating and urban climatology. She has also published numerous articles and book chapters in the field of climate change, global warming and weather patterns.
