Marrakech est l'une des plus grandes villes du Maroc. Blle est aussi sa capitale touristique. Les touristes viennent de l'Europe, de l'Amérique, de l'Asie et même de l'Australie pour découvrir la beauté de cette ville impériale. Elle est connue par ses immenses jardins verts et par ses monuments historiques : la Koutoubia, la Ménara, le palais. Bahia et surtout la célèbre place Djamaa El Fna située à l'entrée de la médina. Tout au long de la journée, et jusqu'à tard dans la nuit, on peut y acheter des fruits, déguster des mets, boire des jus bien frais et profiter des beaux spectacles animés par des musiciens, des danseurs, des charmeurs de serpents..... Marrakech est une ville magnifigue.

The Mano River Union (MRU) was established to promote economic cooperation in West Africa. What is one significant challenge faced by the MRU in achieving its objectives? a. Lack of access to international financial institutions for funding b. Overdependence on agricultural exports for trade revenue c. \( \begin{array}{l}\text { Competition with ECOWAS for } \\ \text { regional trade dominance }\end{array} \) d. Political instability and civil wars in member states like Liberia and Sierra Leone

West Africa's colonial history has influenced its political systems. What was one major effect of colonial rule on national unity? a. The equal distribution of resources among different ethnic groups b. The development of democratic governance across all colonies c. The artificial creation of multi-ethnic states with conflicting interests d. The widespread adoption of indigenous legal systems

The West African gas pipeline project delivers natural gas to several countries. What is one of its key benefits? a. Exporting gas to Europe through Mauritania's offshore fields b. Reduction of gas flaring in Nigeria and electricity generation in member states c. Providing subsidized natural gas to all ECOWAS countries d. Replacing oil imports with domestic gas in Burkina Faso

The West African gas pipeline is a critical energy project. Which country is the prima supplier of gas for the pipeline? a. Ghana b. Benin c. Nigeria d. Togo

Mauritania is a significant producer of iron ore in West Africa. What economic impact has this resource had on the country? a. It is primarily used for domestic construction projects b. It has limited potential due to declining global demand c. It has become the backbone of Mauritania's export economy d. It competes with Nigeria's mining sector for market dominance