Berber speaking community, frequently in the news, lives in
- AAfghanistan
- BAlgeriaCorrect
- CArgentina
- DAustralia
Explanation
The correct answer is B because the Berber people, also known as Amazighs, are an indigenous ethnic group native to North Africa. They primarily inhabit countries across the Maghreb region, with the largest populations found in Algeria and Morocco. While they also live in parts of Tunisia, Libya, and Mali, Algeria is a major center for Berber culture and language. They are distinct from the populations in Afghanistan, Argentina, or Australia.

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