People chose to settle in East Africa because of its fertile land and access to the Indian Ocean for trade, while people settled in West Africa due to its vast natural resources, such as gold and salt, and its position as a central hub for regional trade.
People may have settled in West Africa due to its fertile land for agriculture and access to trade routes, while others settled in East Africa for its diverse landscape, such as mountains and valleys, and proximity to the Indian Ocean for trade opportunities.
People chose to settle in West Africa due to its fertile land, abundant freshwater sources, and favorable climate for agriculture, while others settled in East Africa for its access to the Indian Ocean, trade routes, and diverse natural resources.
