Morocco 🇲🇦
Morocco 🇲🇦: capital Rabat, population 37 million, located in Africa. Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Rabat
- Population: 37 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Arabic & Berber
- Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Kingdom of Morocco
- Area: 446,550 km² (172,414 sq mi)
- Region: Northern Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Moroccan
- Internet domain: .ma
Fun Facts About Morocco
- Home to the world's oldest university, founded in 859 AD.
- The film industry often uses its landscapes for desert scenes.
- Has blue, white, and terracotta-colored cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morocco known for?
Morocco is known for several things — Home to the world's oldest university, founded in 859 AD; The film industry often uses its landscapes for desert scenes; Has blue, white, and terracotta-colored cities.
How big is Morocco?
Morocco covers about 446,550 square kilometers (172,414 square miles), in the Northern Africa region.
Is Morocco landlocked?
No. Morocco has a coastline and shares land borders with 3 neighboring countries.
What are people from Morocco called?
People from Morocco are called Moroccan.
What is the capital of Morocco?
The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
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