http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Africa
This open source encyclopedia contains maps and other information and it's all "Copyleft"
(licenced to the public without charge)! http://allafrica.com/northafrica/ News items from North African countries http://lexicorient.com/e.o/index.htm Information on all major cities in North Africa,
national anthems; even an on-line arabic course...
http://www.gmi.org/ow/today.html
The Operation World web site includes information
on the countries of the world to help you focus prayer intelligently.