Geography • World GeographyEasy
The 'Velds' are temperate grasslands located primarily in which country of the African continent?
A. Kenya
B. South Africa✓ Correct Answer
C. Nigeria
D. Egypt
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Velds are temperate grasslands situated on the high interior plateau of South Africa, bounded by the Drakensberg mountains to the east and the Kalahari desert to the west. Tropical grasslands in East Africa are referred to as savannas, making the South African ecosystem distinct due to its temperate latitude. Livestock farming and extensive maize cultivation are major economic activities across the Veld region.
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