Country & territory dossier

Western Sahara

Africa Disputed state

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Info

Name
Western Sahara
Continent
Africa
Country Codes
EHESH732
Region
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Capital
El Aaiún
Official Language
Arabic
Currencies
  • Algerian dinar (DZD · دج)
  • Moroccan dirham (MAD · DH)
  • Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU · UM)
Area
266,000 km²
Political Status
Disputed state

Political status or sovereignty is disputed.

Treaties & organizations

3 recorded memberships

Organization / agreementMembership type
African UnionAUmember
Andean CommunityCANobserver
World Federation of Trade UnionsWFTUNGOs
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