Morocco is a North African country at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, distinguished by its Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, mountainous terrain including the Atlas Mountains, and a culture that blends Arab, Berber, and European influences. The kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, with Rabat as its capital and a diverse economy centered on agriculture, tourism, and industry. Its geography ranges from fertile coastal plains and snow-capped mountains to the expansive Sahara Desert in the east and south.