Sub-Saharan Africa ...

Most of us know that Africa is a developing nation struggling with poverty. But, exactly what region of the world is the poorest? It's Sub-Saharan Africa which refers to all the African countries located south of the Sahara. It is a region that has most of the least developed nations in the world. Sub-Saharan Africa is an area greatly affected by malaria which has significantly hindered its economic growth. Its figures for malnutrition and infant mortality are severe with life expectancy of 54 years which is well below the world average of 69. The region is also affected with HIV with 34% of the total number of people living with HIV globally living in 10 countries of Southern Africa as of 2009. In addition to this Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face the effects of corrupt government, economic negligence and ethnic conflicts.