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Morocco

Morocco. by Claire Sindlinger. Geography. Location : Northwestern corner of Africa Water systems: Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines Natural Resources: Phosphates, fish, manganese, lead, silver, and copper. Climate/Vegetation.

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Morocco

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  1. Morocco by Claire Sindlinger

  2. Geography • Location: Northwestern corner of Africa • Water systems: Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines • Natural Resources: Phosphates, fish, manganese, lead, silver, and copper

  3. Climate/Vegetation • Climate: North-- wet and rainy, South-- dry and bitterly cold • Vegetation: diverse mountain plants; oak, cedar, and juniper

  4. Government • Political Leaders: Head of State-- King Mohammed VI, Prime Minister-- AbbasEl Fassi • Type of Government: Constitutional monarchy • Life Expectancy: 67 years average • Population: 30 million inhabitants

  5. History Event • Historical Event: • Independence of Morocco in 1956 • Regained independence after Mohammed V returned from being exiled in 1953 • In 2006, Moroccans celebrated their 50th year of independence from France!

  6. Economy • Type of Industry: Types--phosphate mining, manufacturing and handicrafts, construction and public works • Major Export: natural gas • Currency: Moroccan Dirham

  7. Culture • Traditional clothing: • Men- • Djellaba and red cap (special occasion) • Women- • scarf around head and neck • Djellaba (along and loose hooded gown) • Traditional dishes: Bisteeya (pastry), Mechoui (roasted lamb), and Harira Soup (Berber soup) • Language: Arabic and Berber • Religions: Muslim 98.7%, Christian 1.1%, Jewish 0.2%

  8. Places to Visit • Tourist attractions: • Hassan II Mosque- biggest religious monument after Mecca • El Bahia Palace- Eastern Architecture from the 19th century • Asilah (also known as Arzila)- located in Tangier; a city constructed by the Phoenicians

  9. Work Cited • "BBC News - Morocco Country Profile." BBC NEWS | News Front Page. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791867.stm#facts>. • "Clothing in Morocco - English Blog | By Morocco Channel." Morocco Hotels, Flights, Travel and Country Guide | By Morocco Channel. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://www.morocco.com/blog/clothing-in-morocco>. • "Morocco (01/10)." U.S. Department of State. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5431.htm>. • "Morocco (01/10)." U.S. Department of State. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5431.htm>. • "Morocco: Country Profile." Minist. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://www.maec.gov.ma/south/BrefEN.htm>. • "Morocco Natural Gas - Exports - Economy." Index Mundi - Country Facts. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://www.indexmundi.com/morocco/natural_gas_exports.html>. • "Tourist Attractions in Morocco | By Morocco Channel." Morocco Hotels, Flights, Travel and Country Guide | By Morocco Channel. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://www.morocco.com/attractions/>.

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