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Which continent is Africa second only to in terms of land area and population?
Which continent is Africa second only to in terms of land area and population?
- South America
- Europe
- Asia (correct)
- North America
Which region of Africa is geologically similar to southern Europe and has a climate and scenery resembling that of Greece, Spain, or southern Italy?
Which region of Africa is geologically similar to southern Europe and has a climate and scenery resembling that of Greece, Spain, or southern Italy?
- North Africa (correct)
- Central Africa
- East Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa
What physical feature has acted as a formidable barrier between North Africa and the rest of the continent?
What physical feature has acted as a formidable barrier between North Africa and the rest of the continent?
- High escarpments
- The Mediterranean Sea
- The Sahara Desert (correct)
- Fold mountains
Which sector of the local economy has been stimulated by the growth of tourism in the Maghreb countries?
Which sector of the local economy has been stimulated by the growth of tourism in the Maghreb countries?
What is the main problem facing the Maghreb countries?
What is the main problem facing the Maghreb countries?
What has contributed to the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Algeria and the 'Arab Spring' democratic movement?
What has contributed to the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Algeria and the 'Arab Spring' democratic movement?
Which region of Africa has developed a significant tourism industry based on beach holidays and inclusive tours for the north European market?
Which region of Africa has developed a significant tourism industry based on beach holidays and inclusive tours for the north European market?
Which countries in North Africa have formed an important part of the Muslim world since their conquest by Arabs in the eighth century AD?
Which countries in North Africa have formed an important part of the Muslim world since their conquest by Arabs in the eighth century AD?
Which physical feature of North Africa is known for its snowfalls during the winter months?
Which physical feature of North Africa is known for its snowfalls during the winter months?
Which language is the official language of all four North African countries?
Which language is the official language of all four North African countries?
What are the traditional handicrafts that are important in the local economy of the Maghreb countries?
What are the traditional handicrafts that are important in the local economy of the Maghreb countries?
What is the main problem facing the Maghreb countries?
What is the main problem facing the Maghreb countries?
What has contributed to the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Algeria and the 'Arab Spring' democratic movement?
What has contributed to the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Algeria and the 'Arab Spring' democratic movement?
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