Fun facts about Casablanca
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Before the 15th century, Casablanca was known as Anfa, a name that appeared in various European sources.
Casablanca
Morocco
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the country's economic and business centre.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Portuguese name for Casablanca, Casa Branca, means 'white house' and was a calque of the Arabic name ad-Dār al-Bayḍāʾ.
Casablanca
Morocco
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the country's economic and business centre.
From the “Etymology” section
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During the French protectorate, Europeans made up almost half the population of Casablanca.
Casablanca
Morocco
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the country's economic and business centre.
From the “Demographics” section
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Casablanca hosted the Anfa Conference in January 1943, where Allied leaders discussed the war.
Casablanca
Morocco
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the country's economic and business centre.
From the “History” section
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The Jewish cemetery of Casablanca is one of the major cemeteries in the city, reflecting its historical Jewish community.
Casablanca
Morocco
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the country's economic and business centre.
From the “Demographics” section
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