Western Sahara
Western Sahara is one of the least visited and most contested territories on earth — a vast, flat expanse of Saharan desert and Atlantic coastline where sand dunes press almost to the water's edge. Political ambiguity has defined the region for decades, with Morocco administering most of the territory while sovereignty remains unresolved under international law. Life here is spare and wind-scoured, shaped by Sahrawi nomadic culture and the rhythms of a desert climate.
About Western Sahara
Overview
Located on Africa's northwest coast, Western Sahara borders Morocco to the north, Algeria to the northeast, and Mauritania to the east and south. Its long Atlantic coastline is one of its most defining geographical features. Laayoune is the largest city and administrative centre. The territory has no universally recognised government; Arabic and Hassaniya are spoken widely. The Moroccan dirham functions as the de facto currency.
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