The name of which North African city literally means 'white house'?
Correct answer: D. Casablanca
- A. Rabat
- B. Marrakesh
- C. Cairo
- D. Casablanca
Explanation
Casablanca means 'white house' in Spanish, corresponding to the Arabic name al-Dar al-Bayda. It is Morocco's largest city and an important Atlantic port.
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