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Morocco

Morocco Afrika Focus, Vol. 6, Nr. 2, 1990, pp 180-185 1. Official name: Kingdom of Morocco Al-Mamlaka al-Maghribiya 2. Geography: 2.1.Situation: In the northwest of Africa, on the border of the Mediterranean Sea between 28°N and 36°N, 1 ·wand 13°W. 2.2. Total area: 446 550 km. 2.3. Natural regions: Morocco is a country of vigorous and contrasted relief. Mountains cover 34% of the total area. In the northeast the Rif ranges are found, while the Atlas ranges form a dorsal, running as a barrier diagonally across the country. Highest point: 4165 m. Plateaux, including the Moroccan Sahara, occupy 44% of the total area. Plains cover 19% of the total area. 2.4. Climate: in the northwest and in the mountains mediterranean conditions are predominant. In the southeast the climate is semi-desert in type. 3. Population: 3.1. Total population: 23.4 min (mid 1987), urban population: 44%. 3.2. Population density: 33 per km • (mid 1987). 3.3. Population growth rate: 2.5% (1980-1985). 3.4. Capital: RABAT, 1.3 min inh. (mid 1987). 3.5. Languages: Arabic (official), Berber, French and Spanish. 3.6. Religion: Islam (90% ); Roman Catholics ( 40.000). 181 4. History: In ancient times Morocco belonged subsequently to the Carthagian and Roman Imperium. Later http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Afrika Focus Brill

Morocco

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Afrika Focus , Volume 6 (2): 5 – Jan 26, 1990
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Afrika Focus, Vol. 6, Nr. 2, 1990, pp 180-185 1. Official name: Kingdom of Morocco Al-Mamlaka al-Maghribiya 2. Geography: 2.1.Situation: In the northwest of Africa, on the border of the Mediterranean Sea between 28°N and 36°N, 1 ·wand 13°W. 2.2. Total area: 446 550 km. 2.3. Natural regions: Morocco is a country of vigorous and contrasted relief. Mountains cover 34% of the total area. In the northeast the Rif ranges are found, while the Atlas ranges form a dorsal, running as a barrier diagonally across the country. Highest point: 4165 m. Plateaux, including the Moroccan Sahara, occupy 44% of the total area. Plains cover 19% of the total area. 2.4. Climate: in the northwest and in the mountains mediterranean conditions are predominant. In the southeast the climate is semi-desert in type. 3. Population: 3.1. Total population: 23.4 min (mid 1987), urban population: 44%. 3.2. Population density: 33 per km • (mid 1987). 3.3. Population growth rate: 2.5% (1980-1985). 3.4. Capital: RABAT, 1.3 min inh. (mid 1987). 3.5. Languages: Arabic (official), Berber, French and Spanish. 3.6. Religion: Islam (90% ); Roman Catholics ( 40.000). 181 4. History: In ancient times Morocco belonged subsequently to the Carthagian and Roman Imperium. Later

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