United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Summary

United States. Central Intelligence Agency CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Morocco (2004)

Communications Morocco Telephones - main lines in use: 1,219,200 (2003) Telephones - mobile cellular: 7,332,800 (2003) Telephone system: general assessment: modern system with all important capabilities; however, density is low with only 4.6 main lines available for each 100 persons
domestic: good system composed of open-wire lines, cables, and microwave radio relay links; Internet available but expensive; principal switching centers are Casablanca and Rabat; national network nearly 100% digital using fiber-optic links
Source: Wikisource

United States. Central Intelligence Agency CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Morocco (2004)

Casablanca Flag description: red with a green pentacle (five-pointed, linear star) known as Sulayman's (Solomon's) seal in the center of the flag; red and green are traditional colors in Arab flags, although the use of red is more commonly associated with the Arab states of the Persian gulf; design dates to 1912
Economy Morocco Economy - overview: Morocco faces the problems typical of developing countries - restraining government spending, reducing constraints on private activity and foreign trade, and achieving sustainable economic growth.
Source: Wikisource

United States. Central Intelligence Agency CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Morocco (2004)

Total fertility rate: 2.81 children born/woman (2004 est.) HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: 0.1% (2001 est.) HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS: 13,000 (2001 est.) HIV/AIDS - deaths: NA Nationality: noun: Moroccan (s)
adjective: Moroccan Ethnic groups: Arab-Berber 99.1%, other 0.7%, Jewish 0.2% Religions: Muslim 98.7%, Christian 1.1%, Jewish 0.2% Languages: Arabic (official) , Berber dialects, French often the language of business, government, and diplomacy Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 51.7%
male: 64.1%
female: 39.4% (2003 est.)
Source: Wikisource

Get perspective with Kwize: daily news enlightened by great literature