Morocco
Geographic data |
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Capital: |
RABAT |
Population : |
29.480.000 inhabitants |
Surface : |
458.730 km² |
Time zone : |
1h (-2h during the daylight saving time in Italy) |
Languages: |
The official Language is Arabic while berber is spoken above all in mountain areas. French is widely used, fairly good knowledge of Italian, English is not widespread. |
Religions : |
Islam. A small Jewish community can be found in Casablanca and in the main cities there are Catholic churches. |
Currency : |
Dirham |
Dialing code for Italy: |
0039 |
Dialing code from Italy: |
00212 |
Sanitary/Health situation: |
On the whole it is satisfactory. In the larger cities private hospital can be found, that are suitable for simple and/or urgent surgeries. The main cities have doctors of a very high professional level. Pharmacies are numerous and generally well-stocked. |