Geography
Western Sahara is in Northern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 24.5, -13; it has Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco.
Neighboring countries: Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco
Africa
Western Sahara
Western Sahara is a country in Northern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- El Aaiún
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Population
- 600.9 thousand
- Area
- 266,000 km²
- Currency
- Algerian dinar (DZD)
- Official language
- Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
- Calling code
- +2125288
- Internet TLD
- .eh
- Time zone
- UTC+00:00
Western Sahara map preview: 24.50, -13.00
People and Culture
Western Sahara uses Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Western Sahara varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Western Sahara is recorded with the official name Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- El Aaiún
- Northern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: El Aaiún
- Time zone data: UTC+00:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Western Sahara is grouped under Africa.
- Western Sahara has a listed area of 266,000 km².
- Western Sahara is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Western Sahara
What is the capital of Western Sahara?
The capital of Western Sahara is El Aaiún.
What continent is Western Sahara in?
Western Sahara is in Africa.
What currency does Western Sahara use?
Western Sahara uses the Algerian dinar.
What language is spoken in Western Sahara?
Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish is listed for Western Sahara in this database.