Morocco
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Flag Description
Red with a green pentacle (five-pointed, linear star) known as solomon's seal in the center of the flag; green is the traditional color of islam.

Currency
Moroccan dirham.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 8, 2009. There is currently a Full Moon.

Location
Northern africa, bordering the north atlantic ocean and the mediterranean sea, between algeria and western sahara.

Climate
Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior.

Terrain
Northern coast and interior are mountainous with large areas of bordering plateaus, intermontane valleys, and rich coastal plains.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Sebkha Tah -55 m. The highest point is at Jbel Toubkal 4,165 m.

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Morocco News:
Morocco expels Swedish diplomat
Morocco expels a Swedish diplomat for passing on documents to separatist groups in Western Sahara, the foreign ministry says.
Morocco abuse sentence 'lenient'
Moroccan rights groups say the jail term imposed on a woman found guilty of torturing her 11-year-old maid is too lenient.

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