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Veldt or veld ~ n. any open grazing areas of southern Africa. It is the term applied to grassy plateaus of the Republic of South Africa and of Zimbabwe.
Elsewhere called Savannah.
This is a higher altitude region with low rainfall where the main vegetation are grasses and small herbs. Trees are uncommon, or occur in sheltered valleys. The lack of trees is mainly due to the grassland being prone to frequent fires, typically triggered by lightning strikes, which kill most plant species not adapted to living in those conditions.
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∙ 13y agoThe climate of the veld is highly variable, but its general pattern is mild winters from May to September and hot or very hot summers from November to March, with moderate or considerable variations in daily temperatures and abundant sunshine. Precipitation mostly occurs in the summer months in the form of high-energy thunderstorms.
Over most of the South African Highveld, the average annual rainfall is between 15 and 30 inches (380 and 760 mm), decreasing to about 10 inches (250 mm) near the western border and increasing to nearly 40 inches (1,000 mm) in some parts of the Lesotho
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∙ 9y agoThe climate of the veld is highly variable, but its general pattern is mild winters from May to September and hot or very hot summers from November to March, with moderate or considerable variations in daily temperatures and abundant sunshine. Precipitation mostly occurs in the summer months in the form of high-energy thunderstorms.
Over most of the South African High veld, the average annual rainfall is between 15 and 30 inches (380 and 760 mm), decreasing to about 10 inches (250 mm) near the western border and increasing to nearly 40 inches (1,000 mm) in some parts of the Lesotho Highlands; the South African Low veld generally receives more precipitation than the High veld. Temperature is closely related to elevation. In general, the mean July (winter) temperatures range between 45 °F (7 °C) in the Lesotho Highlands and 60 °F (16 °C) in the Low veld. January (summer) temperatures range between 65 °F (18 °C) and 80 °F (27 °C).
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∙ 14y agoVaries greatly from desert landscape to lush rain forests. Coastal to mountainous. And anything in between.
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∙ 12y agoIt refers to the Savannah and it is found in many parts of South Africa.
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∙ 14y agobecause it is!
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∙ 16y agoflower
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South Africa is in Africa. Africa's a continent, South Africa is a country in Africa.
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Are pine trees indigenous in South Africa?
No. Pine trees are not indigenous to most of Africa. There are pine trees in North Africa. Pine trees were introduced to South Africa as a source of timber and for sentimental and ornamental reasons by European colonists who wanted some familiar plants on the landscape. There are plants from pine-related botanical families in South Africa. The several species of Yellowwood are from the family, but do not resemble a European or American pine.
Africa lies in what direction of antarctica?
Eastern Antarctica is directly south of Africa. Antarctica is home to over two thirds of the world fresh water is considered a desert due to its lack of precipitation and its barren landscape.
Why does Africa need water?
Africa is a very dry and hot temparate landscape
Who claims South Africa?
South Africa is claimed by the citizens of the Republic of South Africa.
What characterizes Africa's physical landscape?
series of plateaus
What is the different standard living in Africa and South Africa?
South Africa is in Africa. Africa's a continent, South Africa is a country in Africa.
What has played the most important role in shaping the physical landscape of east Africa?
Tectonic processes have played an important role in shaping the physical landscape of east Africa.
What does south Africa stand for?
South Africa stands for South Africa?
What country is the furthest south in Africa?
The country furthest south on the continent of Africa is South Africa. The farthest south major town in South Africa is Capetown.
