Morocco

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The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry is going to co-chair the 7th Session of the India-Morocco Joint Commission.

About Morocco

• Location: It is located in the Maghreb region of  North Africa.
• Bordering countries: It is bordered by Western Sahara to the south and Algeria to the east.
• Maritime Border: 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.
• Capital City: Rabat

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Geographical Features of Morocco

• 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. 
• Major 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.
• Natural Resources: It consists of iron ore and coal, barite, manganese, lead, and zinc.

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