| Western Sahara Location northwestern Africa
Bordered By Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania
Area 102,733 sq mi
(266,000 sq km)
Coastline 684 mi (1,100 km)
Highest Point unnamed; 2,641 ft (805 m)
Lowest Point Sebjet Tah; -180 ft (-55 m)
Natural Resources phosphates,
iron ore
Nationality Sahrawi
Population (2017 est) 587,020
Largest Cities
Ethnic Groups Arab, Berber
Religions Muslim
Languages Arabic
Capital Laayoune
(administrative center)
Form of Government status disputed
Present Constitution Adopted none
Chief of State none
Head of Government none
Cabinet none
Legislature none
Judiciary none
Local Administration none
Currency dirham
Per Capita Income $2,500
Industries phosphate mining,
handicrafts
Agricultural Products fruits and
vegetables; camels, sheep, goats
Export Commodities phosphates
Import Commodities
SEE ALSO
Morocco
Algeria
Mauritania
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