ð Located in North Africa
ð It has a long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean that reaches past the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean Sea.
ð Morocco is the only African country that is not currently a member of the African Union.
ð Morocco's area is approximately 173,000 square miles (447,000 square km)
ð Sahara Desert, the world's largest, lies to the south and east of Morocco.
ð Morocco's largest industry is the mining of phosphates and relies heavily for revenue on tourism. Morocco is one of the largest largest producers and exporters of cannabis
ð Three-quarters of present-day Moroccans are of Berber descent, while Arabs form the second largest ethnic group.
ð Morocco's official language is classical Arabic. The country's Arabic dialect is called "Moroccan Arabic". French and Amazigh languages are widely spoken as well.
ð Morocco's population is about 30 million
ð The form of government is Constitutional Monarchy.
ð Official religion is Islam and Muslims are in the majority.
ð Capital city is Rabat, while Casablanca is the largest city.
ð Other cities: Agadir, Berkane, Casablanca, El Jadida, Fes, Al-Hoceima, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khouribga, Marrakech, Meknes, Mohammedia, Ouezzane, Oujda, Rabat, Safi, Tangier, Tarfaya (Cabo Juby), Tetouan, Tiznit
ð Morocco's climate is Mediterranean in the north subtropical in the south.
ð The local currency is Moroccan Dirham.
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Morocco, Moulay Idriss, Roman ruins (Morocco-Roman ruins.gif)
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