African Continent: Tropical Region

Duration: 13

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1962

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Credits: Hibberd V. B. Kline Jr.

Description: Shows major land formations, climatic regions, natural resources and land use, emphasizing Africa's vast wealth and its growing importance., Pictures the tropical region of Africa as consisting of the Sudan, eastern highlands, coastal lowlands and the Congo basin. Points out natural barriers that prevented exploration for many years. Relates how vast natural resources attracted Europeans to this region and identifies the kinds of resources found in each section. Emphasizes the emergence of this region through social changes, the desire for better living conditions, and the growth of self government.

Complete Record: African Continent: Tropical Region. Coronet Instructional Films. 13 Min., Sd., B&W, 16 Mm. © Coronet Instructional Films, A Division Of Esquire, Inc.; 30oct62; Mp13027.

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