Tangier

Tangier is a Moroccan city and the capital of the north of Morocco. It is of great importance in the Kingdom of Morocco because it is one of the most important tourist destinations and one of its strongest cities. It is one of the richest cities in Morocco. The city of Tangier is an important cultural center, not only in Morocco but also in the African continent. It has many museums, theaters, art galleries and one of the most famous figures of Tangier Ibn Battuta who was born in the city in 1304 and grew up in it. Tangier is one of the largest cities in Morocco in terms of population according to the statistics of 2014; the population of the city of Tangier population of 1,065,601 people, and is ranked fourth among the cities of the Kingdom of Morocco in terms of population, after each of the cities: Casablanca, Marrakech, And Fas. There are different accounts about why Tangier was named by the name, but the most famous is the novel that dates back to the era of Noah peace be upon him, when his ship sailed for a while, and he and his companions were looking for the dry to lure their ship. Then the pigeon landed on the ship and had mud on its feet. The name is Tangier, and another version is named after the city of Tangis, the mother of the Amazigh king Suvax, who founded the city in 1320 BC.
Geography of Tangier
Location
The city of Tangier is one of the most important cities in the Kingdom of Morocco. The reason for this is its distinctive strategic location. It is located in the far north of the Maghreb, the closest Arab and African city to the continent of Europe. It is only 14 km away and the most important seas and oceans in the world. The Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, the Strait of Gibraltar is located, a link of great importance, linking the continent of Europe to the continent of Africa. The city coordinates extend between a latitude of '46 ° 35 'and a latitude of '48 ° 5'.