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Difficulty: MediumTransportation, Trade, and Economic Groupings in Africa

Sub-regional economic groupings in Africa were established to foster trade integration, monetary cooperation, and free movement of goods and people among neighboring nations. Which of the following lists consists exclusively of member states belonging to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?

  1. Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'IvoireAnswer
  2. B
    Ghana, Kenya, and Côte d'Ivoire
  3. C
    Senegal, Angola, and Mali
  4. D
    Côte d'Ivoire, Tanzania, and Benin

Answer

The group consisting of Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire comprises exclusively West African nations that belong to ECOWAS.
The combination of Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire is correct because all three nations are geographically situated in West Africa and are full member states of ECOWAS.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target economic bloc
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) covers West African countries.
Understanding sub-regional economic boundaries is necessary to group member states.
2
Analyze each proposed group of countries for regional alignment
Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire are all located in West Africa and hold ECOWAS membership. Kenya and Tanzania belong to East African groupings (EAC), while Angola belongs to Southern African groupings (SADC).
Distinguishing West African nations from East and Southern African nations isolates the correct ECOWAS grouping.

Key Concept

Sub-Regional Economic Groupings in Africa (ECOWAS Membership)
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Transportation, Trade, and Economic Groupings in Africa

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