Morocco
A northwest-African kingdom where the Sahara, the Atlas Mountains and two coastlines meet, and where you can order a mint tea in a maze-like medina old enough to get lost in for real.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A red field bearing a green five-pointed interlaced star known as the Seal of Solomon. Red has long been linked to the ruling Alaouite dynasty and the sharifs, while the green pentagram represents Islam, life and the five pillars of the faith.
Morocco FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Rabat |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 36,828,330 |
| Area | 446,550 km² |
| Population density | 82 /km² |
| Currency | Moroccan dirham (MAD) DH |
| Official languages | Arabic, Standard Moroccan Tamazight |
| Calling code | +212 |
| Internet TLD | .ma |
| Time zones | UTC+01:00, UTC±00:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | MA / MAR |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The medina of Fez is one of the world's largest car-free urban areas, a warren of thousands of narrow lanes.
- It sits just across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain, with only about 13 kilometres of water between the two continents.
- The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, founded in 859 AD, is often cited as the world's oldest continuously operating university.
- The blue-painted mountain town of Chefchaouen is famous for streets and buildings washed almost entirely in shades of blue.
Morocco FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Morocco?
The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
What is the population of Morocco?
Morocco has a population of about 36,828,330.
What currency does Morocco use?
Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD).
What languages are spoken in Morocco?
The official languages of Morocco are Arabic, Standard Moroccan Tamazight.
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