The Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
Geographically, Morocco is characterized by a rugged mountainous
interior and large portions of desert. It is one of only three countries
(with Spain and France) to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean
coastlines. The Arabic name al-Mamlakah al-Maġribiyah (Arabic: المملكة المغربية, meaning "The Western Kingdom") and Al-Maghrib (Arabic: المغرب, meaning "The West") are commonly used as alternate names.
Morocco has a population of over 33 million and an area of 446,550 km2
(172,410 sq mi). Its political capital is Rabat, although the largest
city is Casablanca; other major cities include Marrakesh, Tangier,
Tetouan, Salé, Fes, Agadir, Meknes, Oujda, Kenitra, and Nador.
A historically prominent regional power, Morocco has a history of
independence not shared by its neighbours. Its distinct culture is a
blend of Arab, indigenous Berber, Sub-Saharan African, and European
influences.
Morocco
is an ethnically diverse country with a rich culture and civilization.
Through Moroccan history, it has hosted many people coming from East
(Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Jews and Arabs), South (Sub-Saharan
Africans) and North (Romans, Vandals, Andalusians and Moors). All those
civilizations have had an impact on the social structure of Morocco. It
conceived various forms of beliefs, from paganism, Judaism, and
Christianity to Islam.Since independence, a veritable blossoming has taken place in painting and sculpture, popular music, amateur theatre, and filmmaking. The Moroccan National Theatre (founded 1956) offers regular productions of Moroccan and French dramatic works. Art and music festivals take place throughout the country during the summer months.

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