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Morocco Capital: Rabat Population: 33,241,259 The Geography of Morocco Total Size: 446,550 square km Size Comparison: slightly larger than California Geographical Coordinates: 32 00 N, 5 00 W World Region: Africa General Terrain: northern coast and interior are mountainous with large areas of bordering plateaus, intermontane valleys, and rich coastal plains Geographical Low Point: Sebkha Tah -55 m Geographical High Point: Jebel Toubkal 4,165 m Climate: Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior The People of Morocco Type of Government: constitutional monarchy Languages Spoken: Arabic (official), Berber dialects, French often the language of business, government, and diplomacy Independence: 2 March 1956 (from France) National Holiday: Throne Day (accession of King MOHAMED VI to the throne), 30 July (1999) Nationality: Moroccan(s) Religions: Muslim 98.7%, Christian 1.1%, Jewish 0.2% Economy of Morocco Major Industries: phosphate rock mining and processing, food processing, leather goods, textiles, construction, tourism Agricultural Products: barley, wheat, citrus, wine, vegetables, olives; livestock Natural Resources: phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt Major Exports: clothing, fish, inorganic chemicals, transistors, crude minerals, fertilizers (including phosphates), petroleum products, fruits, vegetables Major Imports: crude petroleum, textile fabric, telecommunications equipment, wheat, gas and electricity, transistors, plastics Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD) National GDP: $138,300,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $9,472,000,000 Brief History of Morocco: In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurated a g Back to Geography Home Page

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