Category: Northern Africa

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Northern Africa includes 6 countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Sudan. It covers approximately 10 million km² and has a population of around 260 million people. Most of the region is dominated by the Sahara Desert, with the majority of inhabitants living along the Mediterranean coast and the Nile Valley. Cairo is the largest city, with over 20 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area. The region is known for its ancient civilizations, especially Egypt, impressive desert landscapes, Mediterranean coastlines, and historic cities such as Cairo, Marrakech, Tunis, and Alexandria. Main attractions include the Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, and Red Sea resorts.