Mud brick houses sit happily on Morocco's shimmering golden hills. The sweet, spicy fumes of Moroccan cuisine fill the air as hearty laughter and joyfully beating drums dance rhythmically up and down the streets and walkways. Morocco is truly a beautiful and diverse country. The lovable and kind personalities of the 3,147,800 Moroccans are clearly demonstrated through their culture and traditions (“Background note: Morocco.”). Moroccan literary and artistic works exert a great influence on the modern world and provide substantial insight into the culture itself. Morocco's location has a great influence on the culture of its people. Morocco is an African country located in Northern Africa and borders the Atlantic Ocean. Slightly larger than California, Morocco has an area of ​​446,550 square kilometers and is inhabited by over three million people (“Basenote: Morocco”). Due to its size and location, Morocco is easily influenced by both European and African cultures, making the art and literature truly unique and distinctive. The cities of Morocco are very different, each with a specific important export. The major cities of Morocco are Casablanca, Marrakesh, Fez, Meknes, Tangier and Rabat, the country's capital (“Basenote: Morocco”). 40% of Morocco's population lives in these cities. Most Arab Moroccans live in Morocco's major cities, and the indigenous Moroccan Berbers live on the outskirts of the cities. ("Morocco"). Morocco's religion has changed dramatically throughout the country's history. In its ancient history, Morocco had one of the largest Jewish populations in the world (Muhammad). Many Jews were driven out of the country during the Inquisition of 1492 (Muhammad). Many Arabs traveled to Morocco in... middle of paper......2014. "Moroccan Literature: A True Treasure of the Written Arts" Literature of Morocco. Web.17 May 2014.“Morocco”. Basic notes on the countries of the world. March 12, 2012: 1. Student Research Center. Network. May 16, 2014.Muhammad, Askia. "Morocco loves Farrakhan: a man for all seasons." Editorial.Washington Whistleblower. February 20, 2014, vol. 4 number 19 ed.: 31t. Student Research Center. Network. May 14, 2014. Pearson, John. "Morocco." Reb. NP: Scientific Reference Center, 2011. Our world: Morocco. Student Research Center. Network. 12 May 2014. “PEOPLE”. Basic notes on the countries of the world: Morocco. 3 December 2012: 3.Student Research Centre. Network. 13 May 2014. “The famous people of Morocco”. Famous Moroccans. NewMedia Holdings, Inc.Web. May 17, 2014.Yager, Robbin. “12 good things about Morocco.” Information about the culture and people of Morocco. MOROCCO EXPLORED. Network. May 17 2014.