Casablanca

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Casablanca?Central-western Morocco, on the Atlantic coast of the Chaouia plain
2. What is the capital of Casablanca?Largest city and principal economic/business center of Morocco
3. What language do people speak in Casablanca?Arabic (official), French (widely used in business, education, and government)
4. When was Casablanca built?Modern development significantly accelerated in the 20th century
5. What is Casablanca known for?Major international port, financial hub, industrial center, and demographic core of Morocco
6. Why is the Port of Casablanca so important?The port is one of Africa's largest and the third-largest in North Africa. It is also the main naval base for the Royal Moroccan Navy, helping trade and security.

Chaouia Plain: A fertile agricultural region in western Morocco, known for its flat terrain.
Maghreb Region: The northwestern part of Africa, encompassing countries like Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania.
Market Capitalization: The total market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock, used as a measure of company size.
Artificial Port: A harbor constructed by human intervention, often involving breakwaters or dredging, to create a safe haven for vessels.