Effects of topography of sub-continent are discussed in relation to development of present rail transport system; effects upon transportation of almost complete absence of navigable internal waterways south of River Congo, difficult terrain, sparsity of population and power and fuel shortage; development of road and air services in various territories; problems of future expansion of transport.
Transport in southern, Central and east Africa
S African Instn Mech Engrs -- J
1951
18 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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