North Africa

North Africa is a region generally considered to include:

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• Algeria
• Egypt
• Libya
• Mauritania
• Morocco
• Sudan
• Tunisia
• Western Sahara

The Azores, Canary Islands, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Madeira are sometimes considered to be a part of North Africa.

Related Topics:
Azores - Canary Islands - Ethiopia - Eritrea - Madeira

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The Maghreb (also called Northwest Africa or Tamazgha) is the portion of North Africa that consititutes Morocco, Western Sahara, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania (thus excluding the Nile Valley). In common usage - particularly in French - the term is often restricted to the first three countries, as all are former French colonies. In Arabic, the term can also refer to Morocco alone.

Related Topics:
Maghreb - Northwest Africa - Tamazgha - Nile Valley - French - Arabic

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Some North African countries, particularly Egypt and Libya, often get included in common definitions of the Middle East, not being part of the Maghreb. In addition, the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt is often considered part of Asia, and hence of the Middle East.

Related Topics:
Middle East - Sinai Peninsula

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