Why is Morocco Country Code Mar?
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Why is Morocco Country Code Mar?
This is because of the large French influence in the country, whilst the official languages of the country are Arabic and Berber. The French word for Morocco is Maroc – and the abbreviation MAR is therefore used for sporting events and as the official country code.
What is the country code of Morocco?
+212
Morocco/Dialing codes
Which country is Mar?
The explanation of the MAR country code is similar to Iceland’s, although a bit more fraught. While the country’s English name is Morocco, the country is known as Maroc in French.
Is Morocco in Europe or Africa?
The Kingdom of Morocco is a Muslim country in western North Africa, with coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Just an hour ferry ride from Spain, the country has a unique mix of Arab, Berber, African and European cultural influences.
What country is Mar in the Olympics?
Morocco
Current NOCs
| Code | National Olympic Committee | Other codes used |
|---|---|---|
| LUX | Luxembourg | |
| MAD | Madagascar | MAG (1964) |
| MAR | Morocco | MRC (1964); current code from French Maroc |
| MAS | Malaysia | MAL (1964–1988) |
Why is Iceland Football ISL?
Isl (or isl) is a common abbreviation for “island” or “islands”.
Where is Morocco country?
Africa
Morocco is located in the northwest corner of Africa and is bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Algeria and Western Sahara are the land borders to the south and east.
What country is WM?
| COUNTRY | CTR | MOE |
|---|---|---|
| NON-NATO NATIONS | none | none |
| NORTH MACEDONIA | MKD | WM |
| NORWAY | NOR | ZT |