- With a population of about 3.1 million, Casablanca is the largest city of Morocco.
- Casablanca is home to one of the largest artificial ports in the world.
- Phosphate is the largest export of Morocco.
- Population of Casablanca (metro area): 3,743,000
- Casablanca is one of the largest artificial ports in the world.
- Hassan II Mosque, has the tallest minaret in the world.
- The Portuguese built a military fort in 1515 AD, to protect themselves from outside attacks. The town was called 'Casa Branca' (or Casablanca in spanish), meaning 'white house'.
- Casablanca was a part of Spain until 1755 AD, when an earthquake destroyed the city and Europeans vacated the area completely.
- The French took over Casablanca in 1907 but, their control wasn't formalized until 1910.
- In 1942, a movie Casablanca, was made, that highlighted the city's colonial status of the time. The movie went on to become a blockbuster.
- Casablanca played a key role in World War II. It was the site of an American air base which was vital to the United States' European operations.
Interesting facts about Casablanca (Morocco)
