Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country located in North Africa with a population of nearly 32 million and an area just under 447,000 square kilometres (173,000 sq mi). Its capital is Rabat, and its largest city is Casablanca. Morocco has a coast on the Atlantic Ocean that reaches past the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Algeria to the east, Spain to the north (a water border through the Strait and land borders with three small Spanish enclaves, Ceuta, Melilla, and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera), and Western Sahara to the south.
Several dialects of Arabic and Berber are spoken in Morocco. However, this linguistic diversity doesn't affect the ethnic situation as the population is largely homogeneous.
Morocco is the only country in Africa that is not currently a member of the African Union and it has shown no interest in joining, due to other African nations recognizing Western Sahara as a sovereign state. However, it is a member of the Arab League, Arab Maghreb Union, Francophonie, Organisation of the Islamic Conference, Mediterranean Dialogue group, and Group of 77. It is also a major non-NATO ally of the United States.
Northwest non-state. Briefly out of the Atlantic-Mediterranean gateway. Area 45 87 million square kilometers. Population of 26.07 million (1994). The capital Rabat. Oblique penetration within the Atlas Mountains to the mountains and plateaus dominated. Northwest coast of the Mediterranean-type climate; southeastern dry heat, desert. Phosphate reserves and exports account for the world. Citrus, grapes, cork oak, Alpha grass production accounted for an important position and its products. Africa's largest national marine fisheries. Tourism development.
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Flag: a rectangle, length and width ratio of 3:2. The flag is red, there is a central cross-green line from the five components of the five-pointed star. Early red flag from the color of ancient Morocco. Green five-pointed star has two explanations: First, the descendants of Muhammad green like the color, five-pointed star symbol of the people of Islamic faith; Second, this pattern is driven evil disease of Solomon talisman. Emblem: the king of arms. Corolla composed of the ground pattern of the middle coat of arms. Shield surface has a green five-pointed star, which is a sign of the flag; five-pointed star on top is a radiant sun, a symbol of the sun in front of the pattern of north-central Morocco, a natural water towers known as the Atlas Mountains. Top coat of arms is a crown, a symbol of the Kingdom of Morocco is a constitutional monarchy; each side of a lion, a symbol of power; ribbon on the bottom of the Arabic words "you help Allah, Allah help you." State Stone: Coral Population: 2920 million (2001). 80% of them Arabs, Berbers, about 20%. Arabic is the official language, French. Islam. August 1993 completion of the Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca is located in the coastal Atlantic, the species with white marble, minaret of up to 200 meters, is second only to Mecca Mosque and Al-Azhar mosque in Egypt world's third largest mosque in the Islamic world advanced equipment second to none. Capital: Rabat (rabat); Population: 65.9 million (2000). Administrative Districts: 68 provinces (municipalities), is divided into 16 regions: Jesus - Marcel - la, the western region - Shelalade, Satir - Guevara Indigo, Marrakesh - Tansey Swift - Howze, the eastern region, the Great Casablanca, Rabat - Sallee - Zemmour, Duka La - A Buda, Tade Lai - Azilal, Meknes - 塔菲拉勒特, Fez - Bule Man, Al Hoceima - Taounate, Tangier - Tetuan, and the Western region of Black Knight - Golden Valley, Laayoune - cloth support Dole - Saji Ya - Hamra and Gaile Ming - Smara History: Morocco is one of the oldest countries in Africa. The earliest inhabitants live here Berbers. 15th century BC by Phoenician domination. 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD by the Roman Empire, 6th century Byzantine Empire was occupied. Arabs in the 7th century to enter. 788 year history of Morocco established an Arab empire. After several subsequent dynasties, the Berbers created the most powerful dynasty, the Almoravids. Now Allawi dynasty was established in 1660, King Hassan II is the 21st dynasty monarch. From the 15th century, Western powers have invaded. October 1904 divided France and Spain signed an agreement in Moroccan spheres of influence. March 30, 1912 become a French "protectorate" of the same year on November 27, France and Spain signed the "Treaty of Madrid," a narrow region in northern Morocco and southern Spain Yifu Ni and other protected areas are zoned. February 1921, Mount outbreak of large-scale farmers in northern Rif uprising, in 1924, "Reeve tribes of the Federal Republic," after being France, Spain's brutal suppression of the coalition forces. Mo Sudan Mohammed V in 1947 for independence and change the protection system. August 1953 deposed Mohammed V of France, a separate Arafat to Sudan. November 1955, France was forced to agree with Mohammed V re_set_. March 2, 1956 France recognizes independence of Morocco, Spain, April 7 the same year, also admitted that the Moroccan independence, give up its protectorate in Morocco. August 14, 1957 officially named the country the Kingdom of Morocco, Sudan, renamed the King. February 1961 death of Mohammed V, in March, following his son Crown Prince Moulay Hassan position, said Hassan II. Hassan II in quelling the 1971 and 1972, two coup, with the parties through dialogue and consultation times, formed in 1977 by election by the major political parties in the Parliament (House of Representatives) and the Government in recent years, Morocco relatively stable domestic political situation. July 23, 1999 Hassan II died of illness, his eldest son, Sidi Mohamed inherit the throne, Mohammed VI said. Economy: agriculture and animal husbandry is an important pillar of the economy of Morocco. The main crops are barley, wheat, corn, fruits, vegetables, etc., in which citrus, olives and vegetables, a large number of European and Arab countries to export to earn foreign exchange for the country. Morocco has a 1,700 km long coastline, fishing resources are very rich in fish production in Africa's largest country, ranking first in the world exports of sardines. Morocco is known as "phosphate Kingdom", and its reserves of 1,100 million tons, accounting for 75% of the world's total reserves, the current annual mining capacity of 25 million tons, the export volume ranking first in the world. Phosphate exports is the country's main foreign exchange earner. Manganese, aluminum, zinc, iron, copper, lead, oil, coal and oil shale and other minerals is also very rich. Industry developed, the main departments of industrial enterprises: agriculture, food processing, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, textile leather, mining, electrical and mechanical metallurgy. Handicraft an important role in the national economy, the main products are blankets, leather products, processed metal, ceramics and wooden furniture. Agriculture in GDP accounted for 1 / 5, accounting for 30% of export earnings. Agricultural population accounts for 57% of the population. Major export products are food, mineral products, clothing and leather products; main import products are grain, sugar, dairy products, tea, cooking oil, machinery and equipment, electronic products and semi products. Morocco is an ancient, well-developed tourism industry, ranking first in Africa, home income, after remittances, the second largest source of foreign exchange, accounting for 13% of the national foreign exchange earnings. Main tourist spots are: Rabat, Marrakech, Casablanca, Fez, Agadir, Tangier and so on. There in the capital Rabat from 1 to 5 century AD, the Romans during the construction of the Wu Daya castle ruins and the famous Hassan mosque, a famous Arab city - Fez, Marrakech. The ancient capital of Fez, in Morocco the first dynasty of the founding capital of the ancient city and the Medina old city palace called the miracle of the Arab world, was listed by UNESCO as "World Cultural Heritage." 1100 years of history, because the mosque is also located in the Karoo town of Fez. Unusually, this grand mosque is also a well-known University - John Carew from the University. This is an Islamic institution of higher learning, its history, even earlier than the University of Oxford for centuries, called the world's oldest university, where the possession of precious ancient books in Africa - rare, rare books and manuscripts of the classics. In addition, reflecting the different historical periods of Morocco in art, architecture, literature and science has made brilliant achievements of the sites throughout the country. Terrain: Morocco is a mountainous country, with an average height of 800 meters above sea level. Northeast to southwest into the mountains, climate, latitude and terrain effects by different parts of the coast are mostly warm Mediterranean climate, average annual temperature is 17 ~ 23 degrees Celsius; inland desert climate, the average annual temperature is 10 Celsius 27 degrees. From north to south across the mountains in Morocco, from Tangier in the north end of play (tangier) of the rif, hikers can exercise; bit squat in central Yate Lance Mountain (the atlas) is the highest peak in North Africa Taub Carl Hill (jebel toubkal) where, two are all are a good place for hiking. In addition to a rustic charm, history and culture of Morocco because of changes in the major cities in developed left more or less colonial traces. Walk the streets in the city streets or just feel the new French French smell of coffee, known as the medina in the Arab nation, a strong wind the old streets, a commoner from the arts and crafts to decorate the body, mixed with local Berber tribes of Arab and ethnic flavor, abound. The ancient royal capital in turn _select_ed cities, from construction to life, but also capture a bit of Dynasty in Morocco in the past bit. Griffith largest city (fes) as the first Muslim dynasty was the construction of hundreds of seats are still a large number of Muslim mosques and cultural heritage; Mark Nice (maknes) is moulay idriss vigorously renovated during the reign of the city, moulay idriss The tomb on the periphery of the city; capital Labette (rabat) town hall meetings and mosques, temple ruins, but also left behind traces of royal dynasty. To leave the ancient capital, Casablanca (casablanca) in by the French rule, was built as a trade port city, is now Morocco trade center, is one of Africa's international city. The vast majority of people are Muslims. Berber (berber) of the traditions and beliefs have a special mystical tendencies; Morocco Berber region and worship flourished, groups gathered in any place, such as small venue, large temples, schools, shelter, even near the graves of saints and so on. Moulay idriss died 791 years towards the British monarch is also well known as saints, and his tomb at Ma Kenai Division (meknes) outside, is one of the Muslim world's most revered idol. As in other areas as the Moroccan Muslim belief and worship of individualism to Muslims living in the city considered to be different from the track, but also politically dangerous, so you want to end this heresy of action, there are several times, most recently in 1930, but encountered two difficulties: the suburban areas of the Berbers is difficult to control, the number of these beliefs accounted for the majority of the whole people, simply can not say to eliminate to eliminate. Most of the population composed of Arabs and Berbers from the rest there are the Moors, Jews and other ethnic minorities. Muslim Arabs, with the first invasion of the seventh century and into the land here, 400 years later, another part of the follow beni hillal to come, the Catholics of Spain expelled Muslims in the territory. These were deported to Morocco, Muslims and integration with local Berber and Arab Berbers of these (this is in today difficult to distinguish between Arabs and Berbers, the main factors), not only about to a quarter of the population speak the Berber language. Berber origin of very few people know, Berbers from the Arabic word borrowed from Latin barbari, a symbol from the maghreb non-Latin people. Berber people living in mountain areas and some desert areas, according to dialect and the regional division is divided into three groups: rif, atlas, high atlas. Europeans, the Moors for a long time to represent the people who live in the maghreb, or even refer to the entire Muslim community, but more correctly should be a group of people who live in the south of Morocco (but also means the Mauritania, Algeria and horsepower to the people). Morocco has re_set_tled more than 160,000 Jews in late 1960, the Jewish population has dropped to 3 million people, this is because since 1948, Jews choose to migrate to Israel. Business ties over the centuries has attracted many blacks from sub-Saharan Africa to parts of southern Morocco, especially in the South and the desert oasis. Morocco had 500 million people lived abroad, but since the end of 1956, the French protected areas, the number has dropped more thoroughly.
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