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Explore the identity, characteristics and main indicators of each of the five founding states of the Arab Maghreb Union.

Libya
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Libya

(Country holding the Presidency)

State of Libya

A founding state of the Arab Maghreb Union, Libya occupies the eastern Maghreb and opens onto the Mediterranean.

Capital
Tripoli
Currency
Libyan dinar (LYD)
Area
1,759,540 km²
Founding member
Since 17 February 1989
Mr Mohamed Al-Menfi
President of the Presidential Council
Mr Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibah
Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity
Mr Al-Taher Al-Baour
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Main national holidays
  • 17 February — Anniversary of the 17 February Revolution
  • 24 December — Independence Day

Geography and population

Libya has a long Mediterranean coastline and a vast Saharan territory. Its position connects the Maghreb, north-eastern Africa and the Sahelian areas.

Economy

Hydrocarbons hold a central place in Libya’s economy alongside trade, transport, construction, agriculture and services. The Bureau of Statistics and Census publishes national data.

Key figures

Population 7.31 million people · Year 2023
GDP 42,353 million current US$ · Year 2023
GDP per capita 5,797 current US$ · Year 2023
GDP growth -10.07 % · Year 2023
Inflation 3.43 % · Year 2023
FDI inflows 493 million US$ · Year 2016

Within the AMU

Libya signed the Treaty of Marrakech on 17 February 1989 as a founding state. It participates in the Union’s institutional framework and cooperation programmes.

Tunisia
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Tunisia

Republic of Tunisia

A founding state of the Arab Maghreb Union, Tunisia occupies the north-eastern Maghreb and opens widely onto the Mediterranean.

Capital
Tunis
Currency
Tunisian dinar (TND)
Area
163,610 km²
Founding member
Since 17 February 1989
Mr Kaïs Saïed
President of the Republic
Ms Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri
Head of Government
Mr Mohamed Ali Nafti
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad
Main national holidays
  • 20 March — Independence Day
  • 9 April — Martyrs’ Day
  • 25 July — Republic Day
  • 15 October — Evacuation Day
  • 17 December — Revolution Day

Geography and population

Tunisia lies between the Mediterranean basin and the Saharan areas. Its territory forms a link between the western and eastern parts of the Maghreb.

Economy

Tunisia’s economy includes industry, agriculture, trade, tourism, technology, transport and services. The National Institute of Statistics produces the main demographic, social and economic indicators.

Key figures

Population 12.20 million people · Year 2023
GDP 51,619 million current US$ · Year 2023
GDP per capita 4,231 current US$ · Year 2023
GDP growth 19.42 % · Year 2023
Inflation 9.32 % · Year 2023
FDI inflows 768 million US$ · Year 2023

Within the AMU

Tunisia signed the Treaty of Marrakech on 17 February 1989 as a founding state. It participates in the Union’s institutions and has hosted several meetings of the Presidency Council.

Algeria
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Algeria

People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

A founding state of the Arab Maghreb Union, Algeria links the Mediterranean, Maghreb, Saharan and Sahelian areas.

Capital
Algiers
Currency
Algerian dinar (DZD)
Area
2,381,741 km²
Founding member
Since 17 February 1989
Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune
President of the Republic
Mr Sifi Ghrieb
Prime Minister
Mr Ahmed Attaf
Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs
Main national holidays
  • 5 July — Independence and Youth Day
  • 1 November — Revolution Day

Geography and population

Located in the central Maghreb, Algeria has a Mediterranean coastline and extensive Saharan depth. Its territory connects North Africa with the Sahel.

Economy

Algeria’s economy includes hydrocarbons, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, transport and services. National statistics are produced and disseminated by the National Office of Statistics.

Key figures

Population 46.16 million people · Year 2023
GDP 205,621 million current US$ · Year 2023
GDP per capita 4,454 current US$ · Year 2023
GDP growth 24.21 % · Year 2023
Inflation 9.32 % · Year 2023
FDI inflows 1,216 million US$ · Year 2023

Within the AMU

Algeria signed the Treaty of Marrakech on 17 February 1989 as a founding state. Its participation falls within the Treaty’s objectives of cooperation, coordination and progressive integration.

Morocco
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Morocco

Kingdom of Morocco

A founding state of the Arab Maghreb Union and host country of the Treaty of Marrakech, Morocco lies at the western end of the Maghreb.

Capital
Rabat
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Area
710,850 km²
Founding member
Since 17 February 1989
His Majesty King Mohammed VI
King of Morocco
Ms Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri
Head of Government
Mr Nasser Bourita
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
Main national holidays
  • 11 January — Independence Manifesto Day
  • 30 July — Throne Day
  • 14 August — Anniversary of the Recovery of Oued Eddahab
  • 20 August — Revolution of the King and the People
  • 21 August — Youth Day
  • 31 October — Unity Day
  • 6 November — Green March Day
  • 18 November — Independence Day

Geography and population

Morocco has both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. Its position forms an interface between the Maghreb, Africa, the Atlantic area and the Mediterranean.

Economy

Morocco’s economy includes agriculture, industry, mining, construction, trade, tourism, transport and services. The High Commission for Planning coordinates and disseminates a central share of national statistical information.

Key figures

Population 37.71 million people · Year 2023
GDP 142,871 million current US$ · Year 2023
GDP per capita 3,788 current US$ · Year 2023
GDP growth 9.69 % · Year 2023
Inflation 6.14 % · Year 2023
FDI inflows 1,095 million US$ · Year 2023

Within the AMU

Morocco hosted the signing of the AMU founding Treaty in Marrakech on 17 February 1989. As a founding state, it participates in the Union’s institutions and cooperation programmes.

Mauritania
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Mauritania

Islamic Republic of Mauritania

A founding state of the Arab Maghreb Union, Mauritania links the Maghreb, the Sahara, the Sahel and the Atlantic area.

Capital
Nouakchott
Currency
Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
Area
1,030,700 km²
Founding member
Since 17 February 1989
Mr Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani
President of the Republic
Mr Mokhtar Ould Djay
Prime Minister
Mr Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad
Main national holidays
  • 25 May — Africa Liberation Day
  • 28 November — National Independence Day

Geography and population

Mauritania has an Atlantic coastline and a largely Saharan and Sahelian territory. Its position gives it a linking role between North and West Africa.

Economy

Mauritania’s economy includes mining, fisheries, livestock, agriculture, construction, trade and services. ANSADE produces and disseminates key demographic and economic statistics.

Key figures

Population 5.02 million people · Year 2023
GDP 11,568 million current US$ · Year 2023
GDP per capita 2,303 current US$ · Year 2023
GDP growth 25.69 % · Year 2023
Inflation 4.97 % · Year 2023
FDI inflows 873 million US$ · Year 2023

Within the AMU

Mauritania signed the Treaty of Marrakech on 17 February 1989 as a founding state. It contributes to the Union’s Maghreb, Sahelian and African dimensions.

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