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Which of the following groups of African countries consists entirely of member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?

  1. Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'IvoireAnswer
  2. B
    Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana
  3. C
    Senegal, Zambia, and Togo
  4. D
    Benin, Republic of the Congo, and Mali

Answer

Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire consist entirely of member states of ECOWAS.
Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire are all located within West Africa and are member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define the regional mandate and geographic boundary of ECOWAS
ECOWAS is a regional trade bloc formed to promote economic integration exclusively among sovereign nations situated in West Africa.
Regional economic groupings are structured around distinct geographical zones across the African continent.
2
Examine the geographic regional affiliation of each nation listed in the options
Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire are all West African nations belonging to ECOWAS. In contrast, Kenya belongs to East Africa (EAC), Zambia to Southern Africa (SADC), and Republic of the Congo to Central Africa (ECCAS).
Identifying non-West African countries allows for the systematic elimination of incorrect option groupings.

Key Concept

Regional Economic Groupings and Trade Blocs in Africa
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International Trade and Commercial Geography

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