The term 'Former Barbary State' refers to four countries in North Africa that were once part of the Barbary Coast. These countries are ALGIERS (7 letters), Tunisia (7 letters), Tunis (5 letters), and Tripoli (7 letters). ALGIERS is the capital of Algeria, a country located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Tunisia is a country located in the Maghreb region of North Africa, with its capital city being Tunis. Tripoli is the capital of Libya, a country located in the Maghreb region of North Africa.