Middle Atlas

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The Middle Atlas is a mountainous region in central Morocco known for its cedar forests, lakes, and relatively high rainfall compared to much of the country.


Statements (51)
Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical region
mountain range
approximateArea 100000 km²
approximateLength 350 km
borders Atlas Mountains
surface form: "High Atlas"

Rif Mountains
climate Mediterranean climate with continental influences
containsCity Azrou
Beni Mellal
Ifrane
Khenifra
containsLake Aguelmame Aziza
Aguelmame Sidi Ali
Dayet Aoua
country Morocco
elevation 3340 m
ethnicGroups Berber populations
fauna Barbary macaque
Barbary stag
various raptors
wild boar
geology limestone
sedimentary rocks
hasHighestPoint Jbel Bou Naceur
highestElevation 3340 m
knownFor cedar forests
lakes
relatively high rainfall
snowfall in winter
languagesSpoken Arabic
Berber languages
surface form: "Tamazight"
locatedIn Atlas Mountains
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central Morocco
partOf Atlas Mountains
separates Atlantic coastal plains of Morocco
Saharan plateau of Morocco
usedFor forestry
pastoralism
tourism
vegetation Atlas cedar forests
holm oak forests
juniper forests

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Fès-Meknès hasMountainRange Middle Atlas
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Atlas Mountains subrange Middle Atlas

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