The kingdom of Morocco lies on the northwestern trip of Africa. The country was divided between Spanish and French rule but gained independence in 1956. Morocco has rich mineral deposits and nearly three quarters of the world’s phosphate. Tourism is becoming increasingly important but almost half the population work on the land.
Area: 446,300sq Km
Country population: 32,730,900
Capital City: Rabat, Population 1,390,872
Official Languages: Arabic
Currency: Dirham
