People chose to settle in East Africa due to its fertile lands, access to trade routes along the Indian Ocean, and a favorable climate for agriculture, which facilitated the growth of early civilizations. In contrast, West Africa attracted settlements due to its rich natural resources, such as gold and fertile soils along the Niger River, which supported farming and trade networks that spanned the region.
In 1-2 sentences, analyze why people chose to settle in either west or east Africa
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