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Africa: Morocco and Berber. Stephanie Moore. Climate. Nigeria . Morocco. subtropical climate, cooled by breezes. Temperatures rarely exceed 32° C (90° F), but humidity is very high and nights are hot. Economy. Nigeria.
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Africa: Morocco and Berber Stephanie Moore
Climate Nigeria Morocco • subtropical climate, cooled by breezes. • Temperatures rarely exceed 32° C (90° F), but humidity is very high and nights are hot.
Economy Nigeria Morocco • The economy performs relatively well in investment freedom and business freedom. • 25% of Africa's population, as an emerging economy. • Plays an important economic role in the world, especially as a producer of fossil fuels.
Religion Nigeria Morocco • Muslim 98.7%, Christian 1.1%, Jewish 0.2% • Muslim, Christian, Jewish
Foods Nigeria Morocco • Lamb, mutton, chicken, beef, camel, rabbit, seafood. • Fried Ripe Plantains • Egusi soup • White rice • Amala
Contributions to the world/exports Nigeria Morocco • Electric components, inorganic chemicals, transistors, citrus fruits, vegetables, fish. • Furniture • Clothing • Foods • Minerals • Automobiles
ARTs IGBO BERBER • Much Berber art is in the form of jewelry, leather, and finely woven carpets. • Mask • Pottery • Clay sculptures
religion IGBO BERBER • Most Berbers are at least nominal followers of Islam, and many strictly observe Islamic traditions. • minor gods include Ala, the earth goddess. She is associated with fertility, both of human beings and of the land. Anyanwu is the sun god who makes crops and trees grow. Igwe is the sky god, the source of rain.
Social structure IGBO BERBER • most universal institution was the role of the family head. This was usually the oldest man of the oldest surviving generation. His role primarily involved settling family disputes, and because he controlled the channel of communication with the all-important ancestors, he commanded great respect and reverence.
Economy IGBO BERBER • There are basically five trade routes which extend across the Sahara from the northern Mediterranean coast of Africa to the great cities, which are situated on the southern edge of the Sahara. Berber merchants were responsible for bringing goods from these cities to the north. From there they were distributed throughout the world. • The majority of Igbo are farmers. Their staple crop is yam, and its harvesting is a time for great celebration. They are able to produce yam efficiently enough to export it to their neighbors. With the assistance of migrant labor, they also harvest the fruit of the palm tree, which is processed into palm oil, and exported to Europe in large quantities, making it a fairly profitable cash crop.