<P> For more about region: Southern Africa </P> <P> Many environmental issues affect Southern Africa due to urbanization and the acts needed in order to survive . Southern Africa is the southern region of the continent Africa . It consists of countries such as: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe . Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa (it is in the middle of South Africa). Through an attempt of keeping up with the developing world, and trying to meet the high demands of the growing population, Southern Africa has exhausted its many resources resulting in severe environmental damage . Southern Africa's log, and produce are the cores of their economy, and this region has become dependent on these resources . The continuous depleting and improper treatment of their natural resources have led Southern Africa to the state where they are only harming their environment . </P> <P> Some environmental issues that affect Southern Africa are: water pollution, air pollution, land degradation, solid waste pollution, and deforestation . The environmental damage affects not only the population's health, but also the species that live in the area, while also contributing to the worldwide issue of climate change . </P> <P> For more about: Water supply and sanitation in South Africa </P>

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