Derived from the Arabic word for "coast", the _________ was an area of steppe or semidesert bordering the Sahara.

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The term "Sahel" is derived from the Arabic word meaning "coast" or "shore," signifying the region's position as the geographical border or "coastline" of the Sahara Desert. It is characterized by a semi-arid climate, distinguishing it from the fully arid Sahara to the north and the more fertile savannas to the south.

Derived from the Arabic Word for "Coast", the _________ Was