The word 'veldts' refers to the vast open grasslands of South Africa. In English, there are many synonyms for 'veldts,' such as savanna, prairie, steppe, plains, and tundra. Each of these words describes a different kind of grassland, but all share the same characteristics of open fields, grasses, and other vegetation. The savanna is a grassland with scattered trees that is found mostly in Africa. The prairie is a North American grassland with tall grasses and few trees. The steppe is a grassland that is found in Asia and Europe. The plains are a vast, flat grassland that is found in North America. The tundra is a treeless plain in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.