Key facts about Morocco

About Morocco: 

• Location:
  • It is located in the Maghreb region in the Northern and Western Hemisphere regions of the Earth.
  • It is bordered by the two countries of Western Sahara to the south and Algeria to the east.
  • It has coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the north.
  • It is the only African country with coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
• Its largest city and major Atlantic Ocean port is Casablanca, an industrial and commercial centre.
• Two small Spanish enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla, are situated on the country’s northern coast.
• Climate: Most of Morocco north of Western Sahara, particularly along the coasts, experiences a typical Mediterranean climate, with mild wet winters and hot dry summers. 
• River: The Mououya River is the most significant source of water in Morocco. Its source is located in the Atlas Mountains and flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
• Highest point:Jebel Toubkal is the highest point of Morocco and is also the highest peak of the Atlas Mountains
• Political System: It has a constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses. 
• Economy: It remains heavily dependent on the export of raw materials.
• Language: Morocco’s official languages are Arabic and Tamazight (Berber). Arabic is spoken by about two-thirds of the population.
• Capital City: Rabat

Q1: Where are the High Atlas Mountains?

These are part of the Atlas Mountain range, which stretches across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It extends northeastward for 1000km from the Atlantic Coast to the Moroccan-Algerian border.

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