Three Vegetation Zones of West Africa: Coast to Interior

1. Mangrove Swamp Zone: Coastal saline wetlands with salt-tolerant mangroves.
2. Rainforest Zone: Dense evergreen forests (mahogany, iroko, ebony) rich in biodiversity.
3. Woodland-Savanna Zone: Mosaic of grasslands and shorter trees (baobab, acacia, shea) north of the rainforest.

These zones run parallel to the coast, shifting with rainfall and soil gradients.