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Morocco: An Alternative to Iran?
Global Voices Online
A recent article by Anne Applebaum, published under two separate titles in the Washington Post (”Morocco, an Alternative to Iran) and ...

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7/3/2009 2:07:16 PM

Today's Zaman
Mediterranean games: Morocco wins 6th golden medal
Maghreb Arabe Presse
Morocco had grabbed gold in the half-marathon, the 800 metres, the 3000 metre steeples, the 10000 metres and the 5000 metres. In the 1500 metre competition, ...
A good day for hosts and Morocco - Mediterranean Games, Day 3International Association of Athletics Foundation
Turkish team racks up medals at Mediterranean GamesToday's Zaman
French Finish on Top as Mediterranean Games EndInternational GYMNAST Magazine Online
Turk.Net -Maghreb Arabe Presse -Maghreb Arabe Presse
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7/3/2009 12:21:20 PM

magharebia.com
Morocco seeks energy autonomy
magharebia.com
The energy bill is placing a huge burden on Morocco's financial and economic balance, he added. The government wants to mobilise the private sector to ...

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7/3/2009 11:48:22 AM

AFP
UN Western Sahara envoy optimistic
magharebia.com
In an effort to resume the stalled Manhasset talks over the disputed Sahara territory, Christopher Ross will mediate an informal meeting between Morocco and ...
Western Sahara: UN envoy optimistic despite unflinching positions ...Afrik.com
UN Western Sahara envoy in Spain as part of regional tourAFP
Saharan President: Cuba is our Second HomelandCuba News
Palestine Think Tank -Escambray -UN News Centre
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7/3/2009 11:47:55 AM

Canada sneaks past Morocco
Vancouver Sun
Despite mustering only one shot on goal throughout the entire match, Canada's soccer team snuck past Morocco 1-0 at the 2009 Universiade in Belgrade on ...

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7/3/2009 5:12:08 AM
 Country Information  
المملكة المغربية
Al-Mamlakah al-Maghribīyyah
Kingdom of Morocco
Flag of Morocco Coat of arms of Morocco
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: الله، الوطن، الملك  (Arabic)
"Allāh, al Waţan, al Malik"  (transliteration)
"God, Country, King"
Anthem: Hymne Chérifien
Location of Morocco

The striped area on the map shows Western Sahara, most of which is de facto administered by Morocco as its "Southern Provinces". Its sovereignty, however, is currently in dispute (see main article).

Capital Rabat
34°02′N 6°51′W
Largest city Casablanca
Official languages Arabic
(Moroccan Arabic is the spoken dialect. Amazigh, Spanish and French are also widely spoken)
Government Constitutional monarchy
 - King Mohammed VI
 - Prime Minister Driss Jettou
Independence  
 - from France March 2, 1956 
 - from Spain April 7, 1956 
Area
 - Total 446,550 km² (57th)
172,414 sq mi 
 - Water (%) negligible
Population
 - 2005 estimate 33,241,259 (37th)
 - Density 70/km² (122nd)
181/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2005 estimate
 - Total $135.74 billion (54th)
 - Per capita $4,503 (109th)
HDI (2004) 0.640 (medium) (123rd)
Currency Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Time zone UTC (UTC+0)
 - Summer (DST) UTC (UTC+0)
Internet TLD .ma
Calling code +212
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