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Interesting Facts about Morocco |
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| Learn about the geography, history, people, climate, government, economy, politics, military, and other aspects of Morocco. We have nine pages of interesting Morocco facts & figures: on everything from transportation and communications systems to natural hazards to transitional issues facing .Morocco. When you hear another country being discussed on the news, visit WorldCountries.info and gets the facts. |
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total: 446,550 sq km land: 446,300 sq km water: 250 sq km |
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Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior |
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33,757,175 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Arabic (official), Berber dialects, French often the language of business, government, and diplomacy |
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Although Morocco is just a couple of hours away from Spain by ferry, culturally, this Islamic nation is very different from Europe in spite of 44 years of French and Spanish colonial rule. Morocco is considered an Arab country; however, much of the population of Morocco are actually Berbers...
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CIA World Factbook Description 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 golden age. In 1860, Spain occupied northern Morocco and ushered in a half century of trade rivalry among European powers that saw Morocco's sovereignty steadily erode; in 1912, the French imposed a protectorate over the country. A protracted independence struggle with France ended successfully in 1956. The internationalized city of Tangier and most Spanish possessions were turned over to the new country that same year. Morocco virtually annexed Western Sahara during the late 1970s, but final resolution on the status of the territory remains unresolved. Gradual political reforms in the 1990s resulted in the establishment of a bicameral legislature, which first met in 1997. Lower house elections were last held in September 2002, while upper house elections were last held in September 2006. |
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