GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  Cool climate of Kenya highlands which enables coniferous forests to thrive e.g. Mt. Kenya and Aberdares. Heavy rainfall received in Kenya highlands and low evaporation rates which supports forest growth. Ruggedness and steepness of some parts of Kenya highlands making them unsuitable for settlement thereby leaving forests to thrive. High demand for timber and wood products locally and outside the country which encourages tree farming. RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FARMING IN UGANDA COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN

  Some regions in the interior of continents and about 5 to 15 degrees north and south of the Equator experience a tropical continental climate . These regions include parts of Central Africa, northern Australia and some areas in South America. This is also known as Sudan-type or savanna climate. In the interior of continents, it is referred to as a tropical continental climate. Location: It is experienced within the tropics, though it may extend to 25 degrees north or south of the equator. The climate is common in most parts of Africa and in Brazil in South  America. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TROPICAL CONTINENTAL CLIMATE: Temperatures are high during the hot season, up to 32 degrees Centigrade.  During the coolest months, temperatures can drop to 21degree Centigrade.  The annual range of temperature is moderate, about 11 degrees Centigrade.  Temperatures are highest just before the onset of the rainy season.  Rainfall is moderate and is higher near the ...