Geography
What is the capital of Libya?
Tripoli
This popular Algerian street food, made from chickpea flour and baked until creamy inside with a crispy top, is often seasoned with cumin and enjoyed with harissa or lemon. What is it called?
Karentita
This Algerian singer, known as the "King of Rai," gained international fame with hits like "Aïcha" and collaborated with artists like Sting.
Cheb Khalid
Which country is known for having one of the oldest yet most advanced civilizations known to man?
Egypt
Name three animals pivotal to the Nile’s ecosystem.
Crocodiles, Hippos, Fish, Birds, Turtles, Lizards
The Atlas Mountains stretch across which countries?
Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia
B’stilla, a savory and sweet North African pie made with layers of thin pastry, pigeon or chicken, and cinnamon, originates from this country.
Morocco
Which country in North Africa holds the most AFCON trophies?
Egypt
This powerful Sudanese kingdom, known for building more pyramids than Egypt, was ruled by the "Black Pharaohs" and had its capital at Meroë.
Kingdom of Kush
This vital mineral, extensively mined across North Africa, particularly in Morocco, is a key component in agricultural fertilizers and is abundant in the region's geological formations.
Phosphate
The Tanezrouft region, one of the harshest parts of the Sahara Desert, is located primarily in which country?
Algeria
A street food favorite in Tunisia, this sandwich consists of fried bread stuffed with tuna, olives, harissa, and sometimes eggs.
Fricassé
This Algerian-born designer, known for his luxurious handbags and accessories, founded a brand that became a symbol of French elegance.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Mauritania’s capital city, founded in 1958 as the country prepared for independence, is now its largest and most important urban center. What is its name?
Nouakchott
Name two National animals of North African Countries
Lion, Eagle, Camel, Wildcat, Secretary bird, Fennec fox
What country is home to the one of the world's oldest universities, Al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859?
Morocco
This Libyan one-pot dish, typically made with lamb, tomatoes, and spices, is slow-cooked in a clay pot and shares its name with a famous Tunisian stew.
Shakshouka
This epic historical drama, starring Russell Crowe, filmed several of its desert battle scenes in Morocco, including the opening sequence set in Germania.
In the 11th century, a powerful North African empire controlled trade routes across the Sahara, helping spread Islam and culture. What was the name of this empire?
Almorabitun Empire
Which country is home to Chott al Jerid, the largest salt pan in North Africa and can appear as a shimmering mirage in the desert.
Tunisia
Which country is home to a remote North African desert town, known for its unique underground homes, served as the filming location for Luke Skywalker’s home in Star Wars?
Tunisia
This sweet Egyptian drink, made from dried hibiscus flowers, is served cold in summer and hot in winter, and is believed to have been enjoyed by the pharaohs.
Karkadeh
The traditional, brightly colored garment worn by many Mauritanian women, often wrapped around the body like a flowing robe, is called what?
Melhfa/Melehfa
In 1954, this Algerian nationalist group launched a war of independence against France, leading to Algeria’s freedom in 1962.
National Liberation Front
What is the name of the highest peak in North Africa, at 4,167 meters (13,671 feet)?
Mount Toukbal, Morocco