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Morocco

Morocco. By: Amber trohak and Kristin gallinger. Information on morocco. Population- 32.52 million people Area- 172,414 ( sq miles) The capital of Morocco is Rabat. Arabic is the official language but the Moroccan dialect of it is Derija . Religion- about 99% of population is Muslim. .

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Morocco

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  1. Morocco By: Amber trohak and Kristin gallinger

  2. Information on morocco • Population- 32.52 million people • Area- 172,414 (sq miles) • The capital of Morocco is Rabat. • Arabic is the official language but the Moroccan dialect of it is Derija. • Religion- about 99% of population is Muslim.

  3. Traditions • Green tea with mint is a Moroccan tradition of hospitality • In the last month of the Islamic calendar Moroccan people celebrate EidAl Adha • South of Marrakeshis where traders from distant region come and sell works of art, rugs, blankets, etc. • Traditionally, lunch is the biggest meal of the day and it occurs between noon to 3 pm with a nap following. • Visitors and locals enjoy bargaining with the merchants over small or large things.

  4. Environment • Natural Resources: fish, salt, zinc, iron ore, phosphates, lead, and manganese • Environmental Issues: • Water contaminated by raw sewer • Coastal waters polluted by oil • Overgrazing, destruction of vegetation, and soil erosion

  5. Exports • Phosphates • Fish • Textiles • Cement • Soap Tobacco Chemicals Paper Timber products

  6. Main ingredients • Couscous • Dried Fruit • Honey • Olives • Olive Oil • Spices • Preserved Lemon

  7. Pastilla

  8. Moroccan tagine

  9. kofta(kabab)

  10. Mausoleum of Mohammed V

  11. Cascades d'Ouzoud

  12. Hassan Tower

  13. Menara gardens

  14. bibliography • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Morocco.htm • http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Cookbook/Morocco.html • http://www.exploringmorocco.com/Travel/Morocco/Discover-the-most-popular-dishes-in-Morocco.aspx?Tr=1081 • http://www.mosquee-hassan2.com/\ • http://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/news/morocco-travel/morocco-traditions.html\ • http://www.zyama.com/Iowa/Countres/Morocco.htm • http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/moroccan-cooking-00100000083952/ • http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/154688/ • http://www.indexmundi.com/morocco/natural_resources.html

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