Key facts about Morocco

About Morocco:

• It is a mountainous country of western North Africa that lies directly across the Strait of Gibraltar.
• It retains much of its ancient architecture and even more of its traditional customs.
• Morocco’s largest city and major Atlantic Ocean port is Casablanca, an industrial and commercial centre.
• Capital: Rabat
• It borders Algeria to the east and southeast, Western Sahara to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north.
• It is the only African country with coastal exposure to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
• Two small Spanish enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla, are situated on the country’s northern coast.
• Major mountain ranges: Atlas and Rif
• Spoken Languages: Arabic and Amazigh (Tamazight).
• Religion: Predominantly Islam with a rich Islamic heritage.
• Political System: Morocco has a constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses. 
• Economy: The Moroccan economy remains heavily dependent on the export of raw materials.

Q1) What is a strait?

A strait is a narrow, naturally occurring waterway that connects two larger bodies of water, typically two seas or an ocean and a sea. Straits are natural channels or passages that serve as a passage for ships and marine traffic to travel from one body of water to another.

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