A major factor in African history that many people overlook is the severe shortage of natural harbors or navigable rivers outside of the Nile.
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Replying to @baseballcrank
And the Congo, but look what that got them. So much of history is dictated by geography. Just a quick look at the Ohio, Missouri, Mississippi drainage explains why North America was destined to be a bread basket
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Replying to @Ironbrand2 @baseballcrank
Can’t take the Congo to the sea though because of the falls.
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Replying to @riders_13 @Ironbrand2
Ditto the Zambesi.
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