Sidi Slimane, Morocco
Sidi Slimane (Arabic: سيدي سليمان) is a small city in the northwestern centre of Morocco in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra economic region.
It is the administrative headquarters for Sidi Slimane Province and is located between the major cities of Kenitra and Meknes.
Sidi Slimane سيدي سليمان | |
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  Sidi Slimane Location in Morocco  Sidi Slimane Sidi Slimane (Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 34°13′N 5°42′W / 34.217°N 5.700°W | |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Region | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra |
| Province | Sidi Slimane |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 92,989 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
The city recorded a population of 92,989 in the 2014 Moroccan census, up from 78,060 inhabitants in 2004.
The economy is mainly focused on agriculture. The population mainly comprises rural migrants. The society is still plagued with major problems such as illiteracy, unemployment and slums. Sidi Slimane is mostly renowned for its quality citrus products. It has three high schools, a public library, a downtown called "filaj" (village in French) and a local stadium.
Sidi Slimane is home to a Moroccan Air Force base, Sidi Slimane Air Base.
Notes
References
- Thomas, Tay and Thomas, Lowell Jr. (1956) Our Flight to Adventure Doubleday, OCLC 1328511
External links
34°16′N 5°55′W / 34.26°N 5.92°W
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