MaghrebRegion
The Maghreb Region, commonly called the Maghreb, is a geographic and cultural area of North Africa extending from the Atlantic coast to the Nile valley, and from the Mediterranean Sea to the Sahara. Core states are Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia; Libya and Mauritania are frequently included in broader definitions, while Western Sahara remains disputed. The name derives from the Arabic al-Maghrib, meaning "the west," reflecting its historical position in relation to the broader Islamic world.
Geographically diverse, the Maghreb includes coastal plains, the Atlas mountain system, and vast desert interiors. The
Historically, the Maghreb has been home to Berber populations and later experienced Arab Islamic influence, Ottoman
Politically, the Arab Maghreb Union, established in 1989 by Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia, seeks
Demographically, the Maghreb is characterized by a predominantly Muslim population, with Arabic as the main language
Economically, the region's energy sector, mining, agriculture, and tourism are major components. Transport corridors link ports