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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:LocationMorocco.svg|thumb|LocationMorocco]] [[file:Modis_morocco_lrg.jpg|right|thumb|Modis_morocco_lrg]] [[file:Morocco_Topography.png|right|thumb|Morocco_Topography]] [[file:MoroccoWesternSaharaOMC.png|thumb|MoroccoWesternSaharaOMC]] [[file:Morocco_Köppen.svg|thumb|Morocco_Köppen]] [[file:Valley_of_Ammeln.jpg|thumb|Valley_of_Ammeln]] {{Short description|Overview of the geography of Morocco}}<br />
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{{Infobox country<br />
| conventional_long_name = Kingdom of Morocco<br />
| common_name = Morocco<br />
| image_map = Morocco (orthographic projection).svg<br />
| map_caption = Location of Morocco<br />
| capital = [[Rabat]]<br />
| largest_city = [[Casablanca]]<br />
| official_languages = [[Arabic]], [[Berber languages|Berber]]<br />
| area_km2 = 710,850<br />
| population_estimate = 36,910,560<br />
| population_estimate_year = 2021<br />
| currency = [[Moroccan dirham]]<br />
| currency_code = MAD<br />
}}<br />
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The '''geography of Morocco''' is characterized by a rugged mountainous interior, large tracts of desert, and a lengthy coastline along the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and [[Mediterranean Sea]]. The country is located in the [[Maghreb]] region of [[North Africa]].<br />
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== Topography ==<br />
Morocco's topography is highly varied, with the [[Atlas Mountains]] and the [[Rif Mountains]] being the most prominent features. The [[Atlas Mountains]] run diagonally across the country, from the southwest to the northeast, and are divided into three distinct ranges: the [[High Atlas]], the [[Middle Atlas]], and the [[Anti-Atlas]]. The [[Rif Mountains]] are located in the northern part of the country, near the [[Mediterranean Sea]].<br />
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The [[Sahara Desert]] extends into the southeastern part of Morocco, characterized by arid and semi-arid conditions. The [[Draa River]] and the [[Ziz River]] are among the few rivers that flow through this region, providing vital water sources for the local population.<br />
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== Climate ==<br />
Morocco's climate varies significantly across different regions. The coastal areas experience a [[Mediterranean climate]], with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The interior regions, particularly the mountainous areas, have a more continental climate, with colder winters and hotter summers. The [[Sahara Desert]] region experiences extreme temperatures, with very hot days and cold nights.<br />
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== Natural Resources ==<br />
Morocco is rich in natural resources, including [[phosphates]], which are a major export commodity. The country also has significant deposits of [[lead]], [[zinc]], [[copper]], and [[silver]]. Additionally, Morocco's diverse landscapes support a variety of agricultural activities, including the cultivation of [[citrus fruits]], [[olives]], and [[grapes]].<br />
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== Biodiversity ==<br />
Morocco's diverse geography supports a wide range of flora and fauna. The country is home to several national parks and protected areas, such as the [[Toubkal National Park]] and the [[Ifrane National Park]]. These areas are crucial for the conservation of endangered species, including the [[Barbary macaque]] and the [[Atlas cedar]].<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Atlas Mountains]]<br />
* [[Rif Mountains]]<br />
* [[Sahara Desert]]<br />
* [[Mediterranean climate]]<br />
* [[Phosphates]]<br />
* [[Toubkal National Park]]<br />
* [[Ifrane National Park]]<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Geography of Africa]]<br />
* [[Maghreb]]<br />
* [[Climate of Morocco]]<br />
* [[Natural resources of Morocco]]<br />
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[[Category:Geography of Morocco]]<br />
[[Category:Geography of Africa]]<br />
[[Category:Maghreb]]<br />
[[Category:Climate of Morocco]]<br />
[[Category:Natural resources of Morocco]]<br />
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