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Q130 (IAS/2002) Geography › World Human & Economic Geography › World ethnic groups Answer Verified

Berber speaking community, frequently in the news, lives in

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The term “Berber” (Amazigh) refers to the indigenous peoples and languages of North Africa; historical sources note Punic and Berber presence across the region, establishing them as North African groups [1]. Contemporary demographic and rights-focused materials identify the Amazigh as a large indigenous population spread across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, with Algeria home to a substantial Amazigh community and active cultural institutions for Amazigh rights [2]. Authoritative reference works on Berber/Amazigh languages also describe the Berber language family as native to North Africa, reinforcing that Berber-speaking communities are primarily located in countries like Algeria rather than Afghanistan, Argentina or Australia [3].

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  1. [1] Themes in world history, History Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: An Empire Across Three Continents > Gender, Literacy, Culture > p. 45
  2. [2] https://www.ipacc.org.za/north-africa/
  3. [3] https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amazigh-languages
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