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Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima - Morocco

Tangier

Tangier is a city in northern Morocco with a population of about 700,000 (2012 estimates). Historically, the city is also occasionally known as Tangiers. It lies on the North African coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel. It is the capital of the Tangier-Tetouan Region and of the Tangier-Asilah prefecture of Morocco.

Located at 35.7667, -5.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.499 miles away.
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States and territories disestablished in 1940, States and territories established in 1945, Populated places in Tangier-Tetouan, Populated places established in the 5th century BC, Former Portuguese colonies, Kingdom of the Algarve, Tangier, Port cities and towns on the Moroccan Atlantic Coast, Phoenician colonies, Metropolitan areas of Morocco, Prefectures of Morocco, Populated coastal places in Morocco, Cities in Morocco, World Digital Library related

HMS Britannia (1904)

The sixth HMS Britannia of the British Royal Navy was a pre-dreadnought battleship of the King Edward VII class. She was named after Britannia, the Latin name of Great Britain under Roman rule. After commissioning in September 1906, she served briefly with the Atlantic and Channel Fleets before joining the Home Fleet. In 1912, she, along with her sister ships of the King Edward VII class, was assigned to the 3rd Battle Squadron but in June 1913, she returned to duties with the Home Fleet.

Located at 35.8833, -5.88333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.508 miles away.
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King Edward VII-class battleships, Portsmouth-built ships, 1904 ships, World War I battleships of the United Kingdom, Ships sunk by German submarines, World War I shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, Maritime incidents in 1918

Cap Spartel

Cap Spartel is a promontory in Morocco about 1,000 feet above sea level at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, 12 km West of Tangier. Below the cap are the Caves of Hercules.

Located at 35.8006, -5.90611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.502 miles away.
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Headlands of Morocco, Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan

Spartel

Spartel Bank or Majuán Bank is a submerged former island located in the Strait of Gibraltar near Cape Spartel and the Spartel Sill. Its highest point is currently 56 metres below the surface. Spartel Bank is one of the several seamounts in the bed of Gibraltar Strait, similar but deeper seamounts are found at Camarilal Sill and further east.

Located at 35.9167, -5.96667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.511 miles away.
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Mediterranean islands, Atlantis, Former islands, Islands of the North Atlantic Ocean, Pseudoarchaeology

Battle of Cape Spartel

The Battle of Cape Spartel was an indecisive naval battle between a Franco-Spanish fleet under Admiral Luis de Córdova y Córdova and a British fleet under Admiral Richard Howe. These forces met on 20 October 1782 after Howe successfully resupplied Gibraltar, then under siege by Bourbon forces during the American War of Independence.

Located at 35.9257, -5.9109 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.511 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1782, Naval battles involving Spain, Naval battles of the American Revolutionary War involving France, Naval battles involving Great Britain, Naval battles of the American Revolutionary War, 1782 in France, History of Tangier

Grand Stade de Tanger

Grand Stade de Tanger, also known as the Stade Ibn Battouta, is a multi-use stadium in Tanger, Morocco. Once completed in 2011, it will be used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 45,000 people. It serves as the new home of IR Tanger, replacing Stade de Marchan. The Grand Stade de Tanger was inaugurated on April 26, 2011. This new football stadium is one of the host stadiums for the 2015 African Nations Cup, hosted by Morocco.

Located at 35.7412, -5.85811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.498 miles away.
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Football venues in Morocco, Tangier

Church of Saint Andrew, Tangier

The Church of Saint Andrew is an Anglican church in Tangier, Morocco, consecrated in 1905.

Located at 35.7847, -5.82306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.501 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1894, 19th-century Anglican church buildings, Buildings and structures in Tangier, Churches in Morocco, Anglican churches in Africa

Tanjazz

Tanjazz is an international jazz festival held annually in Tangier, Morocco since the year 2000.

Located at 35.7667, -5.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.499 miles away.
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Jazz festivals in Morocco, Tangier, Recurring events established in 2000

Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport

Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport is an airport serving Tangier (Tanger in French), the capital city of the Tangier-Tétouan region in Morocco. The airport is named for Ibn Battouta (1304–1368), a Moroccan scholar and traveler who was born in Tangier. The airport was formerly known as Tanger-Boukhalef Airport. A new airport terminal building was opened in 2008 to provide for many more flights and increased passenger capability, as Tangier has grown rapidly development and modernized.

Located at 35.7269, -5.91694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.498 miles away.
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Airports in Morocco, Tangier-Tetouan, Tangier

List of shipwrecks in 1961

The list of shipwrecks in 1961 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during 1961.

Located at 35.7167, -5.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.497 miles away.
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Lists of shipwrecks by year, Maritime incidents in 1961

Villa Muniria

The Villa Muniria is a hotel in Tangier, Morocco. It was the place where the American author William S. Burroughs wrote his famous novel Naked Lunch. Many other members of the Beat Generation also visited the hotel at the time, including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky. The hotel still operates today under the name Hotel el Muniria. 30px This article about a hotel or resort in Africa is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Located at 35.7809, -5.80821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.500 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tangier, William S. Burroughs, Beat Generation, Hotels in Morocco

Stade de Marchan

Stade de Marchan is a multi-use stadium in Tangier, Morocco. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home games of IR Tanger. The stadium holds 14,000 people. It is due to be replaced by Stade de Tanger in 2009.

Located at 35.7894, -5.82222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.501 miles away.
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Football venues in Morocco, Tangier

Cape Malabata

Cape Malabata (or Punta Malabata) is a cape located at 6 miles east of Tangier, Morocco facing the Strait of Gibraltar. The cape features a lighthouse and a medieval looking castle built in early 20th century. A Strait of Gibraltar crossing has been proposed that would link Punta Paloma in Spain to Cape Malabata.

Located at 35.8167, -5.74833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.502 miles away.
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Headlands of Morocco, Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan

Zinat

Zinat (Also known as Sebt zinat constituency/ in Arabic جماعة سبت الزينات) is a village in northern Morocco, situated 20 kilometres east of the city of Tanger, 50 south of the city of Tétouan. It is also home to Ibn battuta Dam (سد إبن بطوطة) which provides Tangier city with drinking water.

Located at 35.65, -5.71667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.490 miles away.
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Populated places in Tangier-Tetouan, Tétouan, Berber, Mountain ranges of Morocco, History of Morocco, Rif

Dar el Makhzen (Tangier)

The Dar-el-Makhzen (or Sultanate Palace) is a historical building in Tangier, Morocco, which was the seat of residence for the Sultans of Morocco when staying in the city. It was built by Moulay Ismail in the 17th century, in the Kasbah on one of the highest points of the city overlooking the Medina and the Strait of Gibraltar. Currently it is used by two museums, the Museum of Moroccan Arts and the Museum of Antiquities.

Located at 35.7886, -5.81278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.501 miles away.
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History museums in Morocco, Buildings and structures in Tangier, Palaces in Morocco

Bay of Tangier

The Bay of Tangier is a bay around Tangier on the Mediterranean in northern Morocco. It forms the body of water between the port and Cap Malabata in a semi circular shape. Avenue d'Espagne runs along the bay and is known for its hotels and large modern establishments.

Located at 35.7911, -5.78278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.501 miles away.
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Tangier, Geography of Morocco

Hotel Continental (Tangier)

The Hotel Continental is one of the oldest hotels in Tangier, Morocco. It is located in the Medina area of the city centre and some of the rooms overlook the harbor.

Located at 35.7876, -5.8094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.501 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tangier, Hotels in Morocco

National Cricket Stadium, Tangier

The National Cricket Stadium is a cricket ground located in the Tangiers, Morocco. It is the only major cricket stadium in Morocco. The stadium was constructed by Dubai-based construction tycoon Abdur Rahmann Bukhatir as part of his plan to globalise cricket and spread it throughout the Arab world. The ground was selected to hold the 2002 Morocco Cup, which was a tri-series One Day International competition involving Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka.

Located at 35.7717, -5.85583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.500 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in Morocco, Tangier

Marnia Airfield

Marnia Airfield is an abandoned military airfield in Morocco, located approximately 9 km west of Tangier and 37 km north-northeast of Asilah.

Located at 35.77, -5.90978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.500 miles away.
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Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Morocco, World War II desert airfields

Action of 16 March 1782

The Action of 16 March 1782 was a minor naval engagement between a British Royal Naval frigate HMS Success and a Spanish frigate Santa Catalina in the Strait of Gibraltar during the American War of Independence.

Located at 35.8667, -5.96667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.508 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1782, Naval battles involving Spain, Naval battles involving Great Britain, Naval battles of the American Revolutionary War

Espartel Sill

The Spartel or Espartel Sill is one of the sills separating the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. This threshold is the second shallowest seafloor pass between the Iberian Peninsula and Africa. It is located near the Gibraltar Strait and the Camarinal Sill, at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:35|55|N|5|47|W||| |primary |name=Camarinal Sill }}, at an elevation of −300 m.

Located at 35.9167, -5.78333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.509 miles away.
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Sills (geology), Strait of Gibraltar