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History And Geography Of Morocco

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History and Geography
Morocco is a diverse country with a strong culture. Morocco had a hard time in establishing its independence, but its unique culture helped it to establish its own civilization . The Berbers ruled Morocco and the west coast countries of North Africa. The Berbers are a civilization of nomadic Christian, Pagan, and tribal people. Morocco was invaded constantly in its early stages. In the 12th century the Phoenicians invaded and established trading posts. The Phoenician settlements were occupied by the Carthaginian invaders. In the 2nd century the Romans sent away the Carthaginians and they dominated the African Mediterranean coast for six centuries. When the Arabs invaded some Christian Berbers and Pagans were converted to Islam. Mohamed ruled Morocco and it became, Spainish influenced by French, and Portuguese in the 15th century. There was a slave trade in Morocco, slaves would come to Morocco to try and go to Spain, but instead were executed. Spain and Portugal invaded Morocco and developed a settlement. Spain was the European country that colonized Morocco. Spain wanted more power over different countries. Morocco gained independence in 1957 under the rulership of Muhammad H. The independence opened up freedoms in the country and Spain gave back their holdings in Morocco.
Morocco has a varied landscape. There are mountain ranges, deserts and beaches. The Atlas mountain range is a beautiful range with great features. There is also a rift region

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