The Sahara desert is important for a multiple of reasons. One is that although it is a desert, there are many fertile areas of land making it great for farming and supporting life. It also acts as a natural barrier in between north and south Africa, which was able to impact trade with the South, slowing down innovation on both sides.
Two ways in which the proximity to water has affected Western Europe's economy:
1) Proximity of water can lead to lack of food, which affects economy of the country in various ways.
2) It has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters, so for shelters and cloths, it affects economy by transportation, extra manufacture etc.
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