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In geometry, parallel lines are lines in a plane which do not meet; that is, two lines in a plane that do not intersect or touch each other at any point are said to be parallel. By extension, a line and a plane, or two planes, in three-dimensional Euclidean space that do not share a point are said to be parallel.
North Africa is predominantly Arab and relatively more developed. Many residents identify more with the Middle East than they do with the larger part of the continent. ... But when it comes to an African identity, some sub-Saharan Africans believe they have more claim to the continent than their northern counterparts.
Deflation I believe it is
The physical map shows physical features, such as lakes, rivers, mountain ranges, deserts, etc. Political maps show countries and capitals, along with their borders.