News: Morocco is becoming a key gateway for India to expand its presence in Africa for defense exports. Key facts about Morocco
About Morocco
- Capital: Rabat
- Location: Morocco is located in North Africa, in the Maghreb region. It lies in both the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
- Borders: Algeria to the east and Western Sahara to the south.
- Coastlines: Morocco is the only African country with coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean (to the west) and the Mediterranean Sea (to the north).
- Strategic Cities: Casablanca is the largest city and a major commercial hub, while the capital is Rabat.
- Climate: Morocco experiences a Mediterranean climate along the coastal regions, characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The interior regions and southern areas are drier, with desert conditions.
- Geography:
- Mountain Ranges: The Atlas Mountains dominate Morocco’s landscape, with Jebel Toubkal as the highest peak at 4,167 meters.
- Rivers: The Moulouya River, originating in the Atlas Mountains, is a major water source, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea.
- Desert: Parts of the Sahara Desert extend into southern Morocco.
- Political System-Morocco is a constitutional monarchy with a king as the head of state and a two-house legislative system.
- Economy– Morocco’s economy relies heavily on agriculture, tourism, phosphate exports, and manufacturing. It is one of the world’s largest producers of phosphates.
- Language– The official languages are Arabic and Tamazight (Berber). French is widely used for business and administration.
- Interesting Facts:
- Morocco was one of the first states to recognize the United States as an independent nation in 1777.
- It hosts iconic landmarks like the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
