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Berkane (Arabic: بركان‎) is a city in the northeastern Morocco in the area of Thrifa, limited by the Mediterranean to its north, the Kiss Oued (Moroccan-Algerian border) and the wilaya of Oujda in the east, the wilaya of Nador in the west and the wilaya of Taourirt in the south. This common (county) belongs to the wilaya of Oujda. The population of the city is 80,012 (2004 census). Arabic ( or just ) is the largest living member of the Semitic language family in terms of speakers. ... The Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea positioned between Europe to the north, Africa to the south and Asia to the east, covering an approximate area of 2. ... Oujda is a city in eastern Morocco with an estimated population of half a million inhabitants. ... Nador city (Amazigh:Nnadur ), northeastern Morocco in the Rif. ... Taourirt is a settlement in the Sahara Desert of central Algeria near Zaouiet Reggane. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Berkane is considered as being the capital of citrus fruits of Morocco. It is also currently famous for being the birthplace of Hicham El Guerrouj. Hicham El Guerrouj (Arabic: هشام الكروج) (born September 14, 1974, Berkane, Morocco) is a retired Moroccan middle distance runner. ...


External links

  • Berkane entry in lexicorient


Coordinates: 34°55′N 2°19′W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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Berkane is considered as being the capital of citrus fruits of Morocco.
Berkane is a very interesting city in the northeastern region of Morocco in the area of Thrifa.
Berkane is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Kiss Oued (Moroccan-Algerian border) and the wilaya of Oujda in the east, the wilaya of Nador in the west and the wilaya of Taourirt in the south.
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Berkane is a popular place in Morocco because of the beautiful orange groves and the wide-open areas that are now afforded to its residents.
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Berkane is not overcrowded with tourists and is a great spot away from all the hustle and bustle of other Moroccan cities.
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