01099nam a22001817a 4500003000500000005001700005008004100022020003000063040002300093082000900116100002200125245005400147260002800201300005000229520060500279521002100884546001200905322820220309120654.0220309b        sa ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  a9781422221990qPAPER BACK  aOCLCbENGLISHcRDA  bKAVA  aKAVANAUGH DOROTHY  aMOROCCObTHE EVOLUTION OF AFRICA S MAJOR NATIO9NS  aBROOMALL  bMASON CREST  a87 PAGESbCOLOR ILLUSTRATION COLOR MAPSc22CM  aFor centuries the Kingdom of Morocco, located in the northwest corner of Africa, has been a crossroads for trade between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. Today this country is known for its exotic mix of Arab, African, and Western cultures and traditions. Since Morocco gained its independence in 1956, the country has struggled to emerge from its colonial past. The country's current ruler, the young King Mohammed VI, has taken steps toward developing democratic political institutions and protecting the human rights of Moroccan citizens. Many experts believe that if Morocco succeeds (...read more)  aJUVENILE AUDINCE  aENGLISH