describe the climate and geography of north africa
North Africa
The diverse peoples of North Africa are usually categorized along ethno - linguistic lines . In the Maghreb , where Arab and Berber identities are often integrated , these lines can be blurred . Some Berber - speaking North Africans may identify as `` Arab '' depending on the social and political circumstances , although substantial numbers of Berbers ( or Amazighen ) have retained a distinct cultural identity which in the 20th century has been expressed as a clear ethnic identification with Berber history and language . Arabic - speaking Northwest Africans , regardless of ethnic background , often identify with Arab history and culture and may share a common vision with other Arabs . This , however , may or may not exclude pride in and identification with Berber and / or other parts of their heritage . Berber political and cultural activists for their part , often referred to as Berberists , may view all Northwest Africans as principally Berber , whether they are primarily Berber - or Arabic - speaking .
The diverse peoples of North Africa are usually categorized along ethno - linguistic lines . In the Maghreb , where Arab and Berber identities are often integrated , these lines can be blurred . Some Berber - speaking North Africans may identify as `` Arab '' depending on the social and political circumstances , although substantial numbers of Berbers ( or Amazighen ) have retained a distinct cultural identity which in the 20th century has been expressed as a clear ethnic identification with Berber history and language . Arabic - speaking Northwest Africans , regardless of ethnic background , often identify with Arab history and culture and may share a common vision with other Arabs . This , however , may or may not exclude pride in and identification with Berber and / or other parts of their heritage . Berber political and cultural activists for their part , often referred to as Berberists , may view all Northwest Africans as principally Berber , whether they are primarily Berber - or Arabic - speaking .