Facts about Morocco

Here’s a few quick facts about Morocco (Taken from the BBC):

• Full name: The Kingdom of Morocco
• Population: 32.3 million (UN, 2011)
• Capital: Rabat
• Largest city: Casablanca
• Area: 710,850 sq km (274,461 sq miles) (including W Sahara)
• Major languages: Arabic (official), Berber, French, Spanish
• Major religion: Islam
• Life expectancy: 70 years (men), 75 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: Dirham = 100 centimes
• Main exports: Minerals, seafood products, citrus fruit
• GNI per capita: US $2,900 (World Bank, 2010)
• Leaders: King Mohammed VI, Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane