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Maghreb
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| French Speaking Countries in Maghreb? | Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco |
| Ethnic Groups? | Berber and Arab |
| Religions? | Original: fertility related Then: Christianity mainly Now: Arab mainly |
| Main geographic features? | Mediterranean coastal and sahara and small band of fertile land. |
| Cultural practices? | Shares many traditions. Each country with its own practices. Men/women wear djellaba (long, hooded and loose). Men wear red hat called a bernousse/fez. Women wear kaftans with ornaments. |
| Language? | Arabic, Berber. French is an administrative language used in schools and commerce/economics. |
| Ancient History? | Native population called berbers. Cave paintings show how people lived. Presence of romans and islam along coast. French invaded/captured Algiers, Algerian War of Independence. Algeria became independent. |
| Camel role? | Travel, transportation, war, etc... |