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Western Sahara

The Western Sahara is a region located in northern Africa. The territory is currently under Moroccan control, but has been the subject of a long-running dispute between Morocco and the indigenous Sahrawi people. The Western Sahara has a long history of conflict. Prior to the 20th century, the region was ruled by a succession of empires and kingdoms. In the early 1900s, the Spanish colonized the Western Sahara and ruled it until 1975. The Western Sahara War began in 1975, when Morocco annexed the territory. The Sahrawi people, with the help of Algeria, fought back against Moroccan control. The war ended in a stalemate, and the Western Sahara has remained divided ever since. The conflict has been largely peaceful in recent years, but the situation remains tense. The Sahrawi people continue to fight for their independence, and the Moroccan government has been accused of human rights abuses. The Western Sahara is a beautiful and fascinating region. Its long history of conflict has shaped the culture and society of the Sahrawi people. With its rich history and culture, the Western Sahara is a place that is well worth visiting.

Geographic data

Economy

GDP
906.50 million US dollars
Currency

Measurement units

Measurement system
Metric
Length units
Kilometer
Meter
Centimeter
Area units
Square kilometer
Hectare
Square meter
Square centimeter
Speed unit
Kilometer per hour
Temperature unit
Celsius

Population
652.27K
Literacy percentage
50%
Official language