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Introduction to the region of North Africa
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North Africa
Introduction
A. The Middle East: North Africa is often combined with this region because of cultural, climate, and geographic similarities.
Divisions:
B. Sub-regions: divide North Africa (this include: Maghrib, Mashriq).
Climate:
C. Arid: there is virtually no water in North Africa. It is basically all desert. D. Atlas Mountains: Block almost all rain from North Africa.
Desert:
E. Sahara: Covers nearly 8.2 million square miles. Temperatures range from 130 to Below Freezing.
Coastal Areas:
F. Mediterranean Sea: Lush vegetation. Much like Greece, Italy, France.
Nile Delta:
G. Nile Delta: Longest River in world. Adds warm humidity.
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