Describe the standard of living in North Africa. Be sure to discuss factors such as live expectancy, literacy, and population growth.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: North Africa has an average standard of living compared to the rest of the world, and a much higher standard of living than countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This is mainly due to oil income. Libya has the highest ranking (53) and Morocco the lowest (114). Life expectancy is average in North Africa. Many countries have rapidly growing, young populations, which can cause problems like unemployment. Literacy rates are rising. Despite this, most areas have very high poverty rates.