3. Sahara Desert – largest hot desert Ergs of the Sahara Regs of the Sahara
4. The Nile River Above: The Nile is like an oasis in the desert Top Right: For centuries, farming has been a major way of life around the Nile Bottom Right: The Nile flows north, as the delta empties into the Mediterranean Sea; the Sinai Peninsula to the east
5. Climate, Vegetation, and Animals 3 main climate regions Mediterranean Climate Desert Climate Steppe Climate
6. Resources Crops of wheat, barley, olives, grapes, citrus fruits, and cotton Fishing Oil and Gas Iron Ore and Minerals Copper, Gold, and Silver Above: An oil refinery in Libya
7. History Pyramids and hieroglyphics left by the Ancient Egyptians European control in Africa