Africa, Northern
Synonyms
Africa, French-Speaking
French Speaking Africa
French-Speaking Africa
Maghreb
Maghrib
North Africa
Northern Africa
Sahara
The geographical area of Africa comprising ALGERIA; EGYPT; LIBYA; MOROCCO; and TUNISIA. It includes also the vast deserts and oases of the Sahara. It is often referred to as North Africa, French-speaking Africa, or the Maghreb. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p856)