The geographical area of Africa comprising ANGOLA; BOTSWANA; LESOTHO; MALAWI; MOZAMBIQUE; NAMIBIA; SOUTH AFRICA; SWAZILAND; ZAMBIA; and ZIMBABWE.

Synonyms: Southern Africa, Africa, Southern

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a geographic area: prefer specific countries; do not confuse with SOUTH AFRICA ( = Union of South Africa 1910-60)

identifier

D000353

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