Photo Report Casablanca, the metropolis

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Casablanca (in Arabic: الدار البيضاء ad-Dār al-Bayḍāʼ as well as کازابلانکا Kāzāblānkā; Spanish for white (blanca) house (casa) ; nicknamed by locals: Caza; Antique and original name in Amazigh: Anfa) is a city in western Morocco, located on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Greater Casablanca region.
With an official population of over 3.1 million (not including the expansive slums) (3.85 million in "greater Casablanca" according to the September 2005 census), located at 33.59 [latitude in decimal degrees], -7.61 [longitude in decimal degrees]. The average elevation of Casablanca, Morocco is 17 meters. Casablanca is Morocco's largest city as well as its chief port. It's also the biggest city in the Maghreb. Casablanca is considered the economic capital of Morocco because it is the heart of Moroccan business; the political capital is Rabat. It is also the primary naval base for the Royal Moroccan Navy.
Casablanca is the leading city hosting headquarters and main industrial facilities for the leading Moroccan and international companies based in Morocco. Industrial statistics show Casablanca retains its historic position as the main industrial zone of the country. The Port of Casablanca is one of the largest artificial ports in the world.It is also the largest port of the Maghreb and North Africa.








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