Morocco
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Morocco
Morocco
Kingdom of Morocco (Arabic: المملكة المغربية， The Kingdom of Morocco, Le Royaume du Maroc, also known as Morocco, is a coastal Arab country in northwest Africa, bordering Algeria in the east and southeast, Western Sahara in the south, Atlantic Ocean in the west, and Spain and Portugal across the sea in the north. The capital is Rabat, with a land area of 459000 square kilometers (excluding 266000 square kilometers of Western Sahara), The country is divided into 12 major regions (including Western Sahara) with a population of 36.67 million people (as of 2022), with Arabs accounting for about 80% and Berbers accounting for about 20%，sports fitness .
The earliest residents of Morocco were Berber people. The Arabs entered in the 7th century AD. The first Arab kingdom was established in the 8th century. The Alawi Dynasty was established in 1660 and continues to this day. Since the 15th century, Western powers have successively invaded. On March 30, 1912, Morocco became a protectorate of France. In the same year, France signed the Madrid Treaty with Spain, designating the northern and southern regions of the country as Spanish protected areas. Independence in 1956. On August 14, 1957, the country was named the Kingdom of Morocco, and Sudan was renamed the King. In 1979, Morocco occupied Western Sahara, and its rights in Western Sahara had not been recognized by any international country. However, the League of Arab States explicitly recognized Western Sahara as Morocco's territory. Morocco believes that its neighboring areas of Ceuta and Merilia should be its territory, but in reality they are managed by Spain.
geographical environment
topographic features
The terrain is complex. The central and northern parts are steep Atlas Mountains, the eastern and southern parts are the Upper Plateau and the former Sahara Plateau, and only the northwest coastal area is a narrow, long and low warm plain. The highest peak in the Tubal Mountains is 4165 meters above sea level. The Umraibia River is the largest river, with a length of 556 kilometers. The Dera River is the largest intermittent river, with a length of 1150 kilometers. The main rivers include Muluya River, Sab River, etc.
Regional location
Morocco is located at the northwest end of Africa, bordered by Algeria to the east, the Sahara Desert to the south, the vast Atlantic Ocean to the west, and Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar to the north, serving as the gateway for the Mediterranean Sea to enter the Atlantic Ocean. The land area is 459000 square kilometers (excluding 266000 square kilometers of Western Sahara). The coastline is over 1700 kilometers.
Climatic characteristics
Morocco has a diverse climate, mainly Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and mild and humid winters. The average temperature in January is 13 ℃, and the temperature in July is 22 ℃~29 ℃. The coastal plain has a pleasant climate all year round, lush flowers and trees, picturesque scenery, and is renowned as the "North African Garden" and the "cool land under the scorching sun". The climate in inland mountainous areas varies significantly, with hot and dry summers and cold winters, with frequent snowfall. The edge of the Sahara Desert presents a dry desert climate.
