Tangier
Tangier (/tænˈdʒɪər/ tan-JEER; Arabic: طنجة, romanized: Ṭanjah, [tˤandʒa], [tˤanʒa]; Berber languages: ⵟⴰⵏⵊⴰ, romanized: Ṭanja) is a city in northwestern Morocco, on the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The city is the capital of the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, as well as the Tangier-Assilah Prefecture of Morocco.
Tangier
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| Nickname(s): The blue and white city, Boughaz, North's bride | |
Tangier Location of Tangier within Morocco Tangier Tangier (Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 35°46′36″N 05°48′14″W | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Region | Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mounir Laymouri |
| Highest elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 947,952 |
| • Rank | 3rd in Morocco |
| Demonym(s) | Tanjawi, Tangierian |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
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| Area code | 0539 |
| Website | tanger |
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Many civilisations and cultures have influenced the history of Tangier, starting from before the 10th century BCE. Starting as a strategic Phoenician town and trading centre, Tangier has been a nexus for many cultures. In 1923, it became an international zone managed by colonial powers and became a destination for many European and American diplomats, spies, bohemians, writers and businessmen. That status came to an end with Moroccan independence, in phases between 1956 and 1960.
By the early 21st century, Tangier was undergoing rapid development and modernisation. Projects include tourism projects along the bay, a modern business district called Tangier City Centre, an airport terminal, and a football stadium. Tangier's economy is set to benefit greatly from the Tanger-Med port.