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| Morocco |  | المملكة المغربية |
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| Country Name: |
The Kingdom of Morocco Al Mamlaka al-Maghrebiya المملكة المغربية
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| Background: |
In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurated a golden age. In 1860, Spain occupied northern Morocco and ushered in a half century of trade rivalry among European powers that saw Morocco's sovereignty steadily erode; in 1912, the French imposed a protectorate over the country. A protracted independence struggle with France ended successfully in 1956. The internationalized city of Tangier and most Spanish possessions were turned over to the new country that same year. Morocco virtually annexed Western Sahara during the late 1970s, but final resolution on the status of the territory remains unresolved. Gradual political reforms in the 1990s resulted in the establishment of a bicameral legislature, which first met in 1997. The country has made improvements in human rights under King MOHAMMED VI and its press is moderately free. Despite the continuing reforms, ultimate authority remains in the hands of the monarch.
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| Area: |
446,550 sq km |
| Population: |
34,859,364 (July 2009 est.) |
| Ethnic Groups: |
Arab-Berber 99.1%, other 0.7%, Jewish 0.2% |
| Borders: |
Algeria 1,559 km, Western Sahara 443 km, Spain (Ceuta) 6.3 km, Spain (Melilla) 9.6 km |
| Natural Resources: |
phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt |
| Capital: |
Rabat |
| Government Type: |
constitutional monarchy |
| Independence: |
2 March 1956 (from France) |
| Languages: |
Arabic, French |
| Currency: |
Moroccan Dirham |
| GMT: |
GMT (+0) |
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Médi Télécom
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61, 62, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72
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Casablanca
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22
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Fes
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55
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Lâayoune
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48
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Maroc Télécom
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60, 63, 64, 65, 69
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Marrakech
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44
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Méknès
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55
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Oujda
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56
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Rabat
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37
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Settat
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23
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Tanger (Tangiers)
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39
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Tétouan
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39
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January 1
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New Year's Day
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January 11
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Manifesto of Independence
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February 26
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Aïd al-Mawlid (Prophet's Birthday)
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May 1
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Labour Day
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July 30
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Feast of the Throne
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August 14
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Fête Oued Eddahab (Oued Eddahab Allegiance Day)
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August 20
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Révolution du Roi et du Peuple (Anniversary of the King and the People's Revolution)
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August 21
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King Mohammed's Birthday
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September 10
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Aïd al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
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November 6
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Marche Verte (Anniversary of the Green March)
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November 16
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Aïd al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
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November 18
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Fête de l'Indépendance (Independence Day)
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December 7
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Fatih Muharram (Muslim New Year)
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