morocco by: kensey gregg. historic sites & landmarks bab agnaou (gate of the gnaoua) hassan...
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red with a green pentacle (five-pointed, linear star) known as Sulayman's (Solomon's) seal in the center of the flag; red and green are traditional colors in Arab flags, although the use of red is more commonly associated with the Arab states of the Persian gulf; the pentacle represents the five pillars of Islam and signifies the association between God and the nation; design dates to 1912
Summary
• Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara
Top 3 languages
• Arabic (official),• Berber dialects • French (often the language of business,
government, and diplomacy)
Additional Information
• total: 446,550 sq km• country comparison 446,300 sq km• water: 250 sq km• slightly larger than California
Natural Hazards
• northern mountains geologically unstable and subject to earthquakes; periodic droughts