Economy Of Casablanca
Casablanca is a port city located on the Atlantic coast in western Morocco. Casablanca is Morocco's biggest city, principal port, and economic capital. The town of Casablanca was founded in 1515 by the Portuguese who had destroyed the original ancient town of Anfa years earlier. It was an important strategic port during World War II and hosted the Anglo-American Summit in 1943. The city is served by Mohammed V International Airport. Casablanca covers the richest and most sophisticated aspects of Morocco life, style, and architecture. What is less known, is that Casablanca boasts one of the most extensive and diverse displays of art deco architecture in the world.
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