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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The stylized woman on the left of the shield recalls a small Punic (Carthaginian) settlement on the site of present-day Casablanca. It recalls the Punic goddess Tanit. The cog on the right suggests industry | The stylized woman on the left of the shield recalls a small Punic (Carthaginian) settlement on the site of present-day Casablanca. It recalls the Punic goddess Tanit. The cog on the right suggests industry - Casablanca is Morocco’s economic capital. The crown at the top suggests that the city is also the location of a major royal residence. | ||
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