MOROCCO

ANNA CHARLANDELLA SEVYMAYA CHOBOT

Origins:-Berbers were earliest inhabitants-Went through the rule of many

dynasties-Golden age: 1578 to 1603-18th/19th centuries: trade with

Europe-Rif War (1921-6)-20th century/present day: political

reform

Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy

Around/Since WWII: -National Action Bloc/ Independence Party-Suicide bombers

HISTORY

Climate-two seasons: rainy and dry

rainy season= October/November-April/Maydry season= May/June-September/October

Three major land regions: Coastal Lowlands Atlas Mountain Chain The Sahara

GEOGRAPHY

GDP-$90.47 billion (2008) GDP per capita-$4,000

(2008)Natural ResourcesIndustries:

-phosphate rock mining and processing

-food processing-leather goods-textiles-construction

Poverty level: 19% (2000) Trade:

-export: clothing, textiles, electronic components, vegetables, citrus fruits, fertilizers, etc…

-import: crude petroleum, textile fabric, telecommunication equipment, wheat, gas, etc…

-Morocco and the United States in 2004 negotiated a free trade agreement

ECONOMY

Religious Groups- Islam, most of the Muslim population is Sunni Muslim

-Muslim=98.7%-Christian=1.1%-Jewish=0.2%

RELIGION

Religious PracticeReligion vs.

Government- the monarch is the supreme Muslim authority-Encourages and promotes tolerance and respect among religions -places several restrictions on religious activities and participation

Greeting:-Address individuals-Take time-Women must be first to extend hand

Food:-tea, figs, nuts, sweet pastries-eat from communal

bowl Ethnic groups: -Arab and Berber

Languages: -Arabic- Berber, French, Spanish, English

• Values: -Honor and dignity-Family-Elders-Women’s rights

Cultural/Intellectual/Artistic

http://maghrebinenglish.wordpress.com/2009/03/15/morocco-breaks-off-with-iran-some-background-and-speculation/

Morocco breaks off with Iran – some background and speculation

Key Facts: - Morocco

decided to break off diplomatic relations with Iran on March 6, 2009

ConnectionsShort Term- conflict, broken

connectionLong Term- no foreseeable

resolution Foreign Relations:

United Nations, Arab League, UMA, Non-aligned movement , OIC

Current Affairs

Values are similar to the values in China and Afghanistan (As seen in the Kite Runner)

-Family-Honor and

Dignity Muslim the most

common religion found in the Middle East

Men above women

CONNECTIONS

"Morocco." CIA World Factbook. 14 May 2009. 26 May 2009 <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mo.html>.

http://www.uga.edu/islam/morocco/pics/morocco.gif http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/Flag-

map_of_Morocco.svg/800px-Flag-map_of_Morocco.svg.png "Morocco." Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations. 12th ed. Detroit: Thomson

Gale, 2007. Reproduced in History Resource Center. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale. http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/History/ http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/History/hits?

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http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/morocco-country-profile.html

http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0503/study_abroad_in_search_of_leo_africanus.shtml

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