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Casablanca ( Arabic: الدار البيضاء, pronounced Dar-al-Baida) is a city in western Morocco with an estimated population of 3.5 million. Located on the Atlantic Ocean, Casablanca is Morocco's biggest city and chief port, and is thus considered the economic capital, although Morocco's official capital and seat of government is Rabat.
Casablanca was founded as "Casa Branca" in 1575 by the Portuguese, who had destroyed the town of Anfa located at the same site in 1515. The Portuguese eventually abandoned the site in 1755Events January 25 Moscow University established. July 9 French and Indian War: Braddock Expedition British troops and colonial militiamen are ambushed and suffer a devastating defeat inflicted by French and Indian forces. During the battle, British Genera after increasing attacks from surrounding MuslimA Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. The word Muslim means one who submits and implies complete submission to the will of God ( Allah). Muslims believe that nature is itself Islamic, since it follows natural laws placed by God. Thus, a Muslim s tribes. In the 19th centuryAlternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical ( 18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801- 1900. Events The Little Ice Age ended, the area's population began to grow considerably as shipping traffic increased. Casablanca was an important strategic port during World War IIWorld War II was the most extensive and costly armed conflict in the history of the world, involving the great majority of the world's nations, being fought simultaneously in several major theatres, and costing tens of millions of lives. The war was fough and hosted the Anglo-American SummitThe Anglo-American Summit was held on January 12, 1943, at the Anfa Hotel. Charles de Gaulle was invited to the summit but refused to attend. Eventually Winston Churchill threatened not to recognize de Gaulle as the head of the Free French if he did not a in 19431943 is the common year starting on Friday. Events January January 4 End of term for Culbert Olson, 29th Governor of California. He is succeeded by Earl Warren. January 11 The United States and United Kingdom give up territorial rights in China. January 1.
Since then Casablanca has focused on a tourismTourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. A tourist is someone who travels at least fifty miles from home, as defined by the World Tourism Organization (a United Nations body). industry, though recent terrorist attacksThe Casablanca Attacks were a series of suicide bombings on May 16, 2003, in Casablanca, Morocco that were the deadliest terrorist attacks in that countrys history. The attacks occurred five days after Western compounds in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were bombed have hampered tourism efforts.
In 1958, Casablanca hosted a round of the Formula One world championship at the Ain-Diab circuit.
The city is served by Mohammed V International Airport and its port is one of the largest artificial ports in the world.
Casablanca is home to the Hassan II Mosque, the largest in the world. Its minaret is also the world's tallest at 210 meters. It was built for former Moroccan King Hassan II's 60th birthday and was finished in 1993.
