Question 39
West Africa and ECOWASThe sparse population in the middle belt of West Africa can be traced to all the following except
- A.inter-ethnic war.
- B.Arab slave trade in the north.
- C.tsetse fly infestation.
- D.concentration of industries.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (concentration of industries.)
Explanation
Wars, slave raids and tsetse flies drove people away; industries would attract people.