Across
- 3. An authoritarian ruler of a country
- 8. Ancient triangular structures mainly found in Egypt
- 11. This migration in Africa led to the development of numerous societies
- 12. The second largest religion in the world, heavily practiced in North Africa
- 14. Largest country in the world (by area)
- 15. Russian republic known for its years-long fight for independence
- 16. Frozen land found near the polar latitudes
- 17. African country with a growing economy due to oil/gas, telecommunications, and music/film
- 19. Location of the strait separating Spain and North Africa
Down
- 1. Desert in North Africa
- 2. Area south of the Sahara Desert, currently shrinking from overuse
- 4. When one country takes over another for its natural resources (like Europe did with Africa)
- 5. Largest group of refugees scattered around North Africa/SW Asia
- 6. Someone fleeing their native country
- 7. Part of Russia known for its harsh cold climate
- 9. What a follower of Islam is known as
- 10. Economic system focused on profit and growing businesses
- 13. Main language of North Africa and SW Asia
- 15. Former government system of Soviet Russia
- 18. North African country famous for the Nile River, pyramids, and Mo Salah