North Africa includes Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, excluding Egypt. Ancient Greeks called it Libya, Romans Africa, Arabs Ifrīqiyyah. Europeans often called it Barbary States due to Berber population
Belgium controlled three main colonies: Belgian Congo (1908-1960), Ruanda-Urundi (1922-1962), and Lado Enclave (1884-1910). Belgian Congo was 76 times larger than Belgium itself, comprising 98% of overseas territory. Ruanda-Urundi became independent states of Rwanda and Burundi in 1962
CET is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Used in most of Europe and some North African countries. Also known as Middle European Time or Romance Standard Time. Central axis is 15th meridian east
Independent from Portugal in 1975, first international match in 1978. Formed in 1982, joined FIFA in 1986. Most players play abroad, especially in Europe and Asia
North Africa spans from Western Sahara to Egypt's Red Sea coast. Region includes six sovereign states and three European territories. Sahara desert covers over 75% of the area. Atlas Mountains extend across northern Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia
Vandals were Germanic people first mentioned in Roman records in Poland. Archaeologists associate them with Przeworsk culture and possibly Lugii. Early Vandals settled in Pannonia around 330 AD under Constantine's permission