By: Amber trohak and Kristin gallinger Morocco By: Amber trohak and Kristin gallinger
Information on morocco Population- 32.52 million people Area- 172,414 (sq miles) The capital of Morocco is Rabat. Arabic is the official language but the Moroccan dialect of it is Derija. Religion- about 99% of population is Muslim.
Traditions Green tea with mint is a Moroccan tradition of hospitality In the last month of the Islamic calendar Moroccan people celebrate Eid Al Adha South of Marrakesh is where traders from distant region come and sell works of art, rugs, blankets, etc. Traditionally, lunch is the biggest meal of the day and it occurs between noon to 3 pm with a nap following. Visitors and locals enjoy bargaining with the merchants over small or large things.
Environment Natural Resources: fish, salt, zinc, iron ore, phosphates, lead, and manganese Environmental Issues: Water contaminated by raw sewer Coastal waters polluted by oil Overgrazing, destruction of vegetation, and soil erosion
Exports Phosphates Fish Textiles Cement Soap Tobacco Chemicals Paper Timber products
Main ingredients Couscous Dried Fruit Honey Olives Olive Oil Spices Preserved Lemon
Pastilla
Moroccan tagine
kofta (kabab)
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Cascades d'Ouzoud
Hassan Tower
Menara gardens
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