How much do you think you know (or don’t know) about Morocco? Find out with these 77 interesting facts about Morocco!
At over 172,000 square miles, Morocco is only slightly larger than the state of California. The Moroccan environment is just as varied as that of California, too, with deserts, mountains, lush forests, and beautiful coastlines.
Elevation extremes in Morocco cover a wide range. The highest spot in the country is Jebel Toubkal at 13,665 feet above sea level. The lowest point is Sebkha Tah which is 180 feet below sea level.
The population of Morocco continues to grow. This is due in part to better health care, improved food resources, and better sanitation practices. The population increased from less than 6 million in 1921 to 32 million in 2011.
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