Morocco has used its proximity to Europe and relatively low labour costs to build a diverse, market-oriented economy, marked by steady growth, low inflation and gradually falling unemployment. The country also seeks to expand its renewable energy capacity with a goal of making renewable 40% of electricity output by 2020. Key sectors of the economy include agriculture, tourism, phosphates, textiles, apparel and subcomponents.

Name Kingdom of Morocco

Capital Rabat

Name of parliament Parliament of Morocco

Parliament website www.parlement.ma

Languages Arabic (official), Berber languages, French 

Area 446 550 km²

Population 32 987 206 (July 2014 est)

Imports Crude petroleum, textile fabric, telecommunications equipment, wheat, gas and electricity, transistors, plastics

Exports Clothing and textiles, electric components, inorganic chemicals, transistors, crude minerals, fertilisers (including phosphates), petroleum products, citrus fruits, vegetables, fish

Currency Moroccan dirham

Source: CIA World Factbook
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