SahelIs locatedAfricaOf a region.
nation
| Chad The landlocked country is very different for everyone (except for strong travelers); the northern region is extremely unstable. |
| Mali A country with a long history and numerous cultural heritage. The hometown of ancient trade capital is to understandDjenetwithTimbuktuThe place. |
| Mauritania For travelers, their interests are mainly concentrated in the Sahara Desert. |
| Niger Natural aspects and neighboring countriesMaliresemblance. Probably the most popular among travelers in the Sahel countries. |
| Sudan One of the largest countries in Africa, has the oldest continuous civilization in the world. Sadly, conflicts have easily occurred in recent years. |
city
This part of Africa is sparsely populated, and cities are few and far apart, but there are still some major cities.
- Agadez — Historically, it wasNigerThe northern trans-Saharan caravan route occupies a very important position.
- Bamako — Malis capital
- Khartoum — SudanThe capital and the largest city in the region by far.
- Mopti — MaliOne of the important ports in the city, it is a good entrance to many impressive sights (such as Djeene, Timbuktu and Dogon area).
- N'Djamena — Chads capital
- Niamey — NigerFor travelers, the capital is probably the closest city to the Sahel.
- Nouakchott — Mauritanias capital
- Port Sudan — A large port city on the Red Sea
- Timbuktu — Cities of great historical significance (especially education and the spread of Islam).
Other destinations
- Baleara Bazaar - lie inNiger, A two-hour drive from Niamey, is one of the largest animal markets in West Africa. There are various traditional markets and handicrafts on Sundays.
- Dogon area —A trek through these scattered cliffside villages will not be visited by anyoneMaliOf tourists missed.
- Djenet — It used to be a religious and commercial center comparable to Timbuktu. thisMaliThe small town with multi-story mud structure buildings is worth seeing.
- W National Park — A huge cross-border national park, the closest place isNigerofNiamey。
learn
Ramadan Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and the most sacred month, lasting 29 to 30 days. During this time, Muslims will fast during the day and almost all restaurants will not open before dusk. From morning to night, Muslims cannot eat anything (including water, cigarettes). Non-Muslims do not have to comply, but try not to eat in public because it is impolite. The length of work will also be shortened. The exact date of Ramadan depends on local astronomical observations, which may vary from country to country. Ramadan ends atEid Mubarak, This festival may last for several days.
If you plan to visit the Sahel during Ramadan, please seeTraveling during Ramadan。 |
The Sahel stretches 3,862 km from the Atlantic coast of Mauritania in the west to the Red Sea coast of Sudan in the east. This ecoregion also includes parts of other countries, but for this travel guide, it includesChad, Mali, Mauritania, NigerwithSudanThe whole territory. The entire area is composed of semi-arid grasslands, savannas, grasslands and thorn bushes (in the Sahara Desert in the north and the Sahara Desert in the south)Central AfricaBetween the trees in the grassland).
The topography of the Sahel region is relatively flat, and the elevation of the entire region is basically between 200 and 400 meters.
history
Throughout African history, this region is home to some of the most advanced kingdoms that benefited from the desert trade. All this series of similar countries based on the Sahel region are called "Sahelian Kingdoms". The wealth of these countries comes from controlling the trans-Saharan trade route through the desert. Their power comes from large animals such as camels and horses. They are fast enough to keep a large empire under central control and are also useful in battle. The first large Sahel kingdom appeared after 750 and supported several large trading cities in the Niger Meander region, includingTimbuktuGaoheDjenet。
climate
The annual precipitation increases from about 200 mm in the north of the Sahel to about 600 mm in the south.
Related Reading
The land travel in this area is detailed inMichael Palins work Sahara (ISBN 0-297-84303-6), this work details a trip they did for a BBC program in 2001.
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Safety
 | warn:Large areas of the Sahel are still not safe tourist destinations. An active civil war continues in Mali, and al-Qaeda-related groups control most of northern Mali (including Timbuktu and Gao). Some Tuareg and Islamic factions have controlled remote areas of the Sahara for many years. They are sometimes responsible for the kidnapping and death of foreigners in Mauritania, Mali, and Niger. Even according to African standards, Chad is still a very backward country and it is difficult to travel in the countryside. Violent crime and various crime/rebel factions also pose a danger to travelers. Western Sudan is still dangerous for travelers. The ongoing conflict in Darfur remains active. Read the travel warnings on the web pages of the countries you plan to visit and consult the embassy for advice. (Update time: November 2012) |