This location map highlights Western Sahara on a global world map, clearly showing its position in northwest Africa. The highlighted area helps viewers quickly understand Western Sahara’s geographic context between the Atlantic Ocean and North Africa. This map is ideal for educational materials, geography lessons, research articles, and presentations, offering a simple visual reference to locate Western Sahara within the world and better understand its regional significance and global placement.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Western Sahara |
| Capital City | Laayoune (claimed) / Tifariti (SADR-administered) |
| Largest City | Laayoune |
| Government | Disputed territory; partly administered by Morocco, claimed by Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) |
| Official Language | Arabic (SADR); Arabic & French commonly used |
| Population | ~600,000 (estimated) |
| Official Religion | Islam |
| Currency | Moroccan Dirham (MAD) in administered areas |
| Area | ~266,000 km² |
| Major Rivers | No permanent rivers (seasonal wadis only) |
| Highest Peak | Unnamed peak, approx. 463 m |
| Time Zone | UTC +0 |
| Calling Code | +212 (used) |
| Internet TLD | .eh (reserved, not active) |
| Drives on | Right |