Mohammedia (also called Fedhala) (in Arabic: المحمدية) is a port city located 15 miles northeast of Casablanca in western Morocco. It has a population of 188,619 (2004 census). The city was originally named Fedala, but was renamed in 1959 in honor of King Muhammad V. The port was a traditional point of contact between European traders and Morocco between the 14th and 19th centuries before Morocco was annexed by the French, who began construction of modern port facilities in 1913. Today, the city serves as both a seaside resort and a manufacturing center. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mohammed V (August 10, 1909–February 26, 1961) was Sultan of Morocco from 1927 to 1961. ... This article is about the continent. ... Year 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ...
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Mohammedia, city of flowers and beaches, is the 3rd most polluted city in the world.
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Mohammedia Entry in Lexicorient
Coordinates: 33°41′N 7°23′W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...
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