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Home Explore Pictures Stories ... Accommodation Search: Navigation: Home Explore Western Sahara / Geography Geography of Western Sahara Locations: A B C D ... Search Location: Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Mauritania and Morocco Geographic coordinates: 24 30 N, 13 00 W Map references: Africa Area: total:  266,000 sq km land:  266,000 sq km water:  sq km Area - comparative: about the size of Colorado Land boundaries: total:  2,046 km border countries:  Algeria 42 km, Mauritania 1,561 km, Morocco 443 km Coastline: 1,110 km Maritime claims: contingent upon resolution of sovereignty issue Climate: hot, dry desert; rain is rare; cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew Terrain: mostly low, flat desert with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast Elevation extremes: lowest point:  Sebjet Tah -55 m highest point:  unnamed location 463 m Natural resources: phosphates, iron ore Land use: arable land:  permanent crops:  permanent pastures:  forests and woodland:  other:  Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: hot, dry, dust/sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility

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65. Western Sahara. The World Factbook. 2003 Map of western sahara. Background Morocco virtually annexed the northern twothirdsof western sahara (formerly Spanish sahara) in 1976, and geography. http://www.bartleby.com/151/wi.html

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BUBL LINK Catalogue of selected Internet resources Home Search Subject Menus A-Z ... About 916.4 Geography and travel: Morocco and Western Sahara Titles Descriptions CIA World Factbook 2000: Morocco CIA World Factbook 2000: Western Sahara World Travel Guide: Morocco All links checked August 2001 Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk CIA World Factbook 2000: Morocco Basic reference information about Morocco, including details of geography, people, economy, government, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. Geographical information includes area, population, flag, maps, high and low points, co-ordinates, boundary length, border countries, climate, land use and natural resources. Author: CIA Subjects: morocco DeweyClass: ResourceType: document Location: usa CIA World Factbook 2000: Western Sahara Basic reference information about Western Sahara, including details of geography, people, economy, government, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. Geographical information includes area, population, flag, maps, high and low points, co-ordinates, boundary length, border countries, climate, land use and natural resources. Author: CIA Subjects: western sahara DeweyClass: ResourceType: document Location: usa World Travel Guide: Morocco Basic reference information about Morocco, such as area, capital, population, population density, geography, language, religion, time zone, history and government, plus business and social information, including details of accommodation, addresses, climate, regions, travel, visas, passports, money, health and public holidays.

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Geography of Western Sahara Geography of Western Sahara Location: Northern Africa , bordering the North Atlantic Ocean Morocco proper, Algeria Tindouf region), and Mauritania . Coastline: 1,110 km; land boundaries: 2,046 km. Geographic coordinates: 24 30 N, 13 00 W Area: total: 266,000 sq km land: 266,000 sq km water: sq km Saguia el Hamra is the northern third with the city Laayoune Río de Oro is the southern two-thirds (south of Cape Bojador), with the city Dakhla The peninsula in the extreme southwest, with the city of Lagouira , is called Ras Nouadhibou , Cap Blanc, or Cabo Blanco. The eastern side is part of Mauritania. Maritime claims: contingent upon resolution of sovereignty issue Climate: hot, dry desert; rain is rare; cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew Terrain: mostly low, flat desert with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast Elevation extremes: lowest point: Sebjet Tah -55 m highest point: unnamed location 463 m Natural resources: phosphates, iron ore Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: hot, dry, dust/sand-laden

68. Western Sahara CIA Factbook western sahara Features map and brief descriptions of geography,economy, government, and people http//www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook http://www.blueglobus.com/Western Sahara.shtml

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Free world wide web encyclopedia wiki.tatet.com (encyclopedia DB was kindly granted by Wikipedia Encyclopedia Sites Home Western Sahara Western Sahara (EH in ISO 3166-1 ) is a region of northwestern Africa , bordering Morocco on the north, Algeria on the northeast, Mauritania to the east and south, and the Atlantic ocean on the west. The largest city is Laayoune In detail In detail National motto : none Official language Arabic Capital Laayoune Largest city Laayoune President Mohamed Abdelaziz Prime Minister ... Area - Total - % water Ranked 83th Negligible Population - Total Density Ranked 182th (July 2003 est.) Independence - Declared - Claimed From Spain February 27 By Morocco Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Time zone UTC National anthem Internet TLD None (.eh is reserved) Calling Code + 212. (same code as Morocco) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 3 Geography 4 Economy ... 7 External links History Main article: History of Western Sahara Morocco virtually annexed the northern two-thirds of Western Sahara (formerly Spanish Sahara ) in , and the rest of the territory in , following Mauritania 's withdrawal. A guerrilla war carried by the

70. Western Sahara --  Encyclopædia Britannica Includes map. , The World Factbook Page on the western sahara The Central IntelligenceAgency Brief overview of the geography, government structure, economy http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=78699&tocid=0&query=sahara

71. Afrol Western Sahara Index Page: Links To Western Sahara nacional del Pueblo saharaui (Natoinal Museum of the Sahrawian People) presentsthe prehistory, history, cultures and physical geography of western sahara. http://www.afrol.com/Index/countries/westernsaharaindex.htm

The Western Sahara Index Page Welcome to our guide to links about Western Sahara in the www. On the left, an updated list of contents. On the right an updated list of contents. For those wanting to read some general information, statistics, etc. about Western Sahara, see our Background Page or go to general information in the link list. If you are looking for first hand information of high scientific value about Western Sahara, have a look at our Western Sahara Searches - the direct access to the databases of several UN-organizations and others. It's right below Index Pages to other African Countries There are index pages to all African countries here on afrol.com. They are all built in the same structure, so that you can find what you are looking for as easily as possible. To find other countries, pass by our Countries Index Page or "jump" directly from the menu below:

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Maps,Flags,History,Geography,Economics World-Atlas [http://www.world-atlas.net] Country List: A B C D ... Western Sahara Western Sahara - History,Geography and Economic information Western Sahara Introduction Western Sahara Background: Morocco virtually annexed the northern two-thirds of Western Sahara (formerly Spanish Sahara) in 1976, and the rest of the territory in 1979, following Mauritania's withdrawal. A guerrilla war with the Polisario Front contesting Rabat's sovereignty ended in a 1991 cease-fire; a referendum on final status has been repeatedly postponed. Geography Western Sahara Location: Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Mauritania and Morocco Geographic coordinates: 24 30 N, 13 00 W Map references: Africa Area: total: 266,000 sq km water: sq km land: 266,000 sq km Area - comparative: about the size of Colorado Land boundaries: total: 2,046 km border countries: Algeria 42 km, Mauritania 1,561 km, Morocco 443 km Coastline: 1,110 km

73. Western Sahara On The Internet World Factbook western sahara Basic facts (geography, people, government, economy,communications, transportation, military, transnational issues, a map). http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/westernsahara.html

Countries : Western Sahara Search: Countries Topics Africa Guide Suggest a Site ... Africa Home See also Africa South of the Sahara - Human Rights Africa Action - Western Sahara: New Threat to Self-Determination May 12, 2002. " several short documents on Africa's last unresolved colonial conflict, namely the occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco." http://www.africaaction.org/docs02/wsah0205.htm ARSO, Association pour un referendum libre et regulier au sahara occidental. Association for a Free and Fair Referendum in Western Sahara ARSO is an NGO in Switzerland concerned with the decolonization of Western Sahara (former Spanish Sahara), the UN referendum, human rights violations, Saharawi refugees in Algeria, etc. http://www.arso.org/index.htm [Curel] Michele Curel - Photographer Photographs (small thumbnails only) on the Sahrawi people. From an assignment for Time magazine and Marie Claire magazine. http://www.michelecurel.com Global Policy Forum (New York, N.Y.) Its Western Sahara section has "information about the dispute over the future of the Western Saharan territory. Morocco claims the territory, while the nationalist Polisario Front fights for independence of Western Sahara. The UN Mission for a Referendum in the Western Sahara (MINURSO) and special envoy James Baker are negotiating for a peaceful resolution and a referendum." GPF, an NGO, was founded in 1993 to monitor global policy making at the United Nations. [KF] http://www.globalpolicy.org/index.htm

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75. World Atlas : Maps : Africa : Western Sahara annexed the northern twothirds of western sahara (formerly Spanish sahara) in 1976 geography- note the waters off the coast are particularly rich http://www.worldatlas2000.com/atlas.asp?con=6&x=262

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A B C D ... Contact Beta 0.71 powered by: akademie.de PHP PostgreSQL Google News about your search term Western Sahara Western Sahara (EH in ISO 3166-1 ) is a region of northwestern Africa Morocco virtually annexed the northern two-thirds of Western Sahara (formerly Spanish Sahara) in 1976, and the rest of the territory in 1979, following Mauritania 's withdrawal. A guerrilla war carried by the Polisario Front contesting Rabat 's sovereignty ended in a 1991 cease-fire; a referendum on final status has been repeatedly postponed. From the CIA World Factbook The largest city is Laayoune Western Sahara coat of arms In Detail National motto Official language Arabic Capital none Largest city Laayoune President Area - Total - % water Ranked 83th Neglible Population - Total (July 2003 est.)) Density Ranked 182th Independence - Date (proclaimed) From Spain , currently occupied by Morocco February 27 Currency Time zone ... UTC National anthem Internet TLD .EH Calling Code See also History of Western Sahara Geography of Western Sahara Demographics of Western Sahara Politics of Western Sahara ... Foreign relations of Western Sahara Culture of Western Sahara (Music of Western Sahara) List of cities in Morocco (Includes cities in Western Sahara) Books about 'Western Sahara' at: amazon.com

77. Western Sahara - Wikitravel geography. Imagewimap.png Map of western sahara. Location Northern Africa,bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Mauritania and Morocco. http://wikitravel.org/en/article/Western_Sahara

Wikitravel Main Page About Help ... Log in The Free Travel Guide Printable version Western Sahara From Wikitravel, the free travel guide. Flag Missing image Quick Facts Capital none Government legal status of territory and issue of sovereignty unresolved; territory contested by Morocco and Polisario Front (Popular Front for the Liberation of the Saguia el Hamra and Rio de Oro), which in February 1976 formally proclaimed a government-in-exile of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR),led by President Mohamed ABDELAZIZ and recognized by 54 nations; territory partitioned between Morocco and Mauritania in April 1976, with Morocco acquiring northern two-thirds; Mauritania, under pressure from Polisario guerrillas, abandoned all claims to its portion in August 1979; Morocco moved to occupy that sector shortly thereafter and has since asserted administrative control; the Polisario's government-in-exile was seated as an OAU member in 1984; guerrilla activities continued sporadically, until a UN-monitored cease-fire was implemented 6 September 1991 Currency Moroccan dirham (MAD) Area total: 266,000 sq km

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Western Sahara From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Western Sahara (EH in ISO 3166-1 ) is a region of northwestern Africa , bordering Morocco on the north, Algeria on the northeast, Mauritania to the east and south, and the Atlantic ocean on the west. The largest city is Laayoune Whether it is part of Morocco or is the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) , for three quarters occupied by Morocco, is disputed. In the peace plan a future Western Sahara Authority (WSA) is envisaged. In detail In detail National motto : none Official language Arabic Capital Laayoune Largest city Laayoune President (in exile) Mohamed Abdelaziz Prime Minister (in exile) Abdelkader Taleb Oumar Area Ranked 83th km² Negligible Population Density Ranked 182th (July 2003 est.) 1/km² Independence From Spain February 27 Morocco Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Time zone UTC National anthem Internet TLD None (.eh is reserved) Calling Code + 212. (same code as Morocco) Table of contents 1 History 2 Politics 3 Geography 4 Economy ... edit History Main article: History of Western Sahara Morocco virtually annexed the northern two-thirds of Western Sahara (formerly Spanish Sahara ) in , and the rest of the territory in , following Mauritania 's withdrawal. A guerrilla war carried by the

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[Country Listing] The World Factbook Home] Western Sahara Western Sahara Introduction [Top of Page] Background: Morocco virtually annexed the northern two-thirds of Western Sahara (formerly Spanish Sahara) in 1976, and the rest of the territory in 1979, following Mauritania's withdrawal. A guerrilla war with the Polisario Front contesting Rabat's sovereignty ended in a 1991 cease fire; a referendum on final status has been repeatedly postponed and is not expected to occur until at least 2002. Geography [Top of Page] Location: Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Mauritania and Morocco Geographic coordinates: 24 30 N, 13 00 W Map references: Africa Area: total: 266,000 sq km land: 266,000 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: about the size of Colorado Land boundaries: total: 2,046 km border countries: Algeria 42 km, Mauritania 1,561 km, Morocco 443 km Coastline: 1,110 km Maritime claims: contingent upon resolution of sovereignty issue Climate: hot, dry desert; rain is rare; cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew Terrain: mostly low, flat desert with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast

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