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Difficulty: EasyTransportation, Trade, and Economic Groupings in Africa

Match each African economic grouping with its primary geographic sub-region of operation.

  • ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)West Africa
  • EAC (East African Community)East Africa
  • SADC (Southern African Development Community)Southern Africa
  • UMA (Arab Maghreb Union)North Africa

Answer

ECOWAS corresponds to West Africa, EAC corresponds to East Africa, SADC corresponds to Southern Africa, and UMA corresponds to North Africa.
Each economic bloc serves a designated regional sector of Africa: ECOWAS for West Africa, EAC for East Africa, SADC for Southern Africa, and UMA for North Africa.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Identify the geographical region associated with each regional trade organization.
ECOWAS represents West Africa, EAC represents East Africa, SADC represents Southern Africa, and UMA represents North Africa (the Maghreb region).
African economic integration bodies are structured primarily around regional sub-blocs to facilitate localized trade and movement.

Key Concept

Regional Economic Groupings in Africa
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Transportation, Trade, and Economic Groupings in Africa

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