Fun facts about Morocco
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The English name Morocco is derived from the Spanish name Marruecos, which comes from the city of Marrakesh.
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Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
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Morocco has been inhabited since at least Paleolithic times, with evidence of human habitation dating back to approximately 315,000 years ago.
Morocco
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
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Morocco is one of only three countries to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines.
Morocco
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
From the “Geography” section
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Morocco was the first nation to recognize the United States as an independent nation in 1777.
Morocco
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
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The Rif Mountains are inhabited mainly by the Berber people.
Morocco
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
From the “Geography” section
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