Sidi Slimane
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 Sidi Slimane
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| Coordinates: 34°13′N 5°42′W / 34.217°N 5.7°W | |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Region | Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 78,060 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | WEST (UTC+1) |
Sidi Slimane is a newly formed province and is a small city in the western centre of Morocco. It is located between two major cities: Kenitra and Meknes.
In 2004 the population was 78,060 habitants for the city proper and about 150,000 habitants for the urban area.
The economy is mainly focused on agriculture. Its population is mostly of rural migrants. The society is still plagued with major problems such as illiteracy and unemployment. Sidi Slimane is mostly renowned for its quality citrus products. It has two high schools, a public library, a downtown called "filaj" (village in French) and a stadium.
Sidi Slimane is home to a Moroccan Air Force base, Sidi Slimane Air Base.
It lies on the main Tanger to Oujda railway line.
[edit] References
Thomas, Tay and Lowell Jr., Our Flight to Adventure Doubleday
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Coordinates: 34°16′N 5°55′W / 34.26°N 5.92°W
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