Morocco
Location: Northwestern Africa, bordered by Algeria on the East,
the western Sahara on the South
Area: 175,000 square miles
Population: 26,000,000
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Largest cities: Casablanca, Rabat (capital), Fez, Marrakech
Languages: Arabic, Berber, French, Spanish
Ethnic group: Arab-Berber 99%
Religion: Muslim
Chief industries: Agriculture, mining, fishing, textiles,
chemicals, food
processing
Chief crops: Grains, citrus fruits, vegetables, dates, grapes
Minerals: Antimony, lead, cobalt, oil, coal, phosphates,
manganese
Leading exports: Phosphates, fruits, fish and fish products,
canned fruits and
vegetables
Leading imports: Machinery, oil, foodstuffs, consumer goods
Monetary unit: Dirham
