Why were the coastal regions of East Africa were attractive to the Arab traders?

      

Give reasons why the coastal regions of East Africa were attractive to the Arab traders.

  

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John
1. Had fertile soils which could sustain crop growing

2. Had offshore Island which were well watered

3. Had cool climate compared to the hot weather in Arabia Penisula
johnmulu answered the question on February 13, 2017 at 09:27


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