Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco ("The Western Kingdom" in Arabic), is a state in the northwestern corner of Africa, in the Maghreb region. It is one of the three countries that has both an Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline. It has a long history of independence not shared by its other neighbors and is a combination of Arab, Berber, and European culture. The kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament, though the King holds a lot of power over military, foreign, and legislative affairs.