Interesting Morocco Facts
Morocco is a coastal country located in Northern Africa where it is bordered by Algeria, Western Sahara, Spain, the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It stretches over 446,550 km2 of land. It is estimated that the population of Morocco is thought to be more than 35,739,580.
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Morocco Fact File: Continent: Africa * Country Name(s): Morocco, Kingdom of Morocco * Location: Northern Africa * Bordering: Algeria, Western Sahara, Spain, the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea * Capital City: Rabat * Size: 446,550 km2 * Estimated Population: over 35,739,580 * Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD) * Language(s): Arabic and Berber * Country Code: +212
Interesting Morocco Facts for Kids
Interesting Facts for Kids 1: Size & location facts
Morocco belongs to the continent of Africa, where it has a coastal position and is bordered by Algeria, Western Sahara, Spain, the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica, Australia (Oceania). Africa is the world's second largest continent, it has 54 countries, occupies a total area of 30,370,000 km2 and forms 20.4% of the landmass of the world. Morocco is a coastal country that encompasses a total area of approximately 446,550 km2. It is of average area size when compared to other countries located on the continent of Africa. Morocco is smaller than Cameroon but larger than Zimbabwe.
Interesting Facts for Kids 2: Population facts
The population of this African country is over 35,739,580 people. The majority of Morocco's inhabitants reside in Casablanca which is the country's most populous city. Morocco has a high population when compared to most other countries across the world, its overall population density is approximately 72 people per sq km. The estimated population of Africa is approximately 1,186,178,000 inhabitants, making it the continent with the second largest population in the world. The continents in order of population, starting with highest population first, are: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia (Oceania Region) and Antarctica. The total population of the entire world is in excess of 7.6 billion people.
Interesting Facts for Kids 3: Capital & major cities
Morocco's capital city is called Rabat. The names of other major cities situated in this country are Casablanca, Fes, Salé, Marrakesh and Agadir.
Interesting Facts for Kids 4: Country borders
The following information provides a guideline to the approximate border lengths of Morocco:
Coastline 1,835 km, Algeria 1,900 km, Western Sahara 444 km, Ceuta (autonomous city of Spain) 8 km, Melilla (autonomous city of Spain) 10.5 km.
Interesting Facts for Kids 5: Climate and geography facts
Morocco experiences a warm, pleasant Mediterranean climate along its coastline, and an extreme climate further inland, that ranges from cold winters to very hot summers. The geography of Morocco is defined by its coastal areas, vast plateaus and mountainous regions which include the Rif mountains on the north coast and the Atlas Mountains inland. One interesting facts about Morocco is that it's the only country on the continent of Africa to have coastlines on both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The lowest point of Morocco is the Sebkha Tah at -59m, and the highest point of elevation is Jebel Toubkal at 4,165m.
Interesting Facts for Kids 6: Natural Resources of Morocco
Natural resources can be described as materials and substances found naturally occurring on Earth. Natural resources are very important across the world, and can be exploited for economic gain. The level of natural resources present in an individual country depends on varying factors which are influenced by the geography, climate and location of that country. Some countries, such as Russia, The United States, Saudi Arabia and Canada, have many natural resources, where as some other countries have limited to none. Three of the primary uses of natural resources are food, transport and construction. The following examples provide information on the everyday uses of natural resources: Fish occurs naturally in many bodies of water and can be caught for food consumption. Crude oils can be refined into various fuels in order to power vehicles/cars. Wood/timber can be extracted from forests and used to construct houses and furniture. The natural resources found in Morocco include phosphates, iron ore, manganese, zinc, lead, fish and salt.
Interesting Facts for Kids 7: Language facts
The official languages of Morocco are Arabic and Berber. Another language that is widely used as a form of business communications in this country is French.
Interesting Facts for Kids 8: Religion facts
The primary religion of Morocco is Muslim at approximately 99% of the population. The vast majority are Sunni Muslims; one of the main branches of Islam. People belonging to the Islamic religion worship Allah. In the English language, the word Allah refers to God in Islam. Those belonging to the religion of Islam believe in one god. Most of Morocco’s population are Muslim and follow the practices of Islam.
Interesting Facts for Kids 9: Symbols of Morocco
Every country has its own unique culture, history and identity. Flags, symbols, emblems, mottos, songs, anthems and colors are used by countries worldwide to represent national pride and identity. These national symbols are created through the unique history of a nation and can portray both hardship and prosperity, embodying freedom, strength and unity. Flags, emblems, songs, mottos and colors reflect the past, present and future hopes of a country, and create an important image to the rest of the world. National symbols can include a mixture of things that are symbolic to a country such as animals, birds, flowers, trees, geographical features, tools of agriculture, crops, and tools of war. The following facts depict some of the national symbols, songs and colors that are important to Morocco:
National symbol(s): pentacle symbol, lion
National colors: red and green
National Anthem/Song: Hymne Cherifien (Translation: Hymn of the Sharif)
National Holiday(s): Throne Day 30 July (1999)