* Sub-Saharan Africa: This includes countries like:
* Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
* Eastern Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia
* Central Africa: Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique
* Western Africa: Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso
It's important to note that:
* Iran: A small, isolated population of Asiatic cheetahs survives in Iran.
* Historically: Cheetahs were found in a wider range, including parts of the Middle East, India, and Pakistan. However, their range has dramatically shrunk due to habitat loss, poaching, and human conflict.