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Western Sahara

Location
Location Description

Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, north of Mauritania

Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco
Independent
No
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country has three equal horizontal stripes of black, white, and green overlaid by a red triangle issuing from the hoist. Centered in the white band is a red fly-facing crescent surrounding a red five-pointed star.

Capital
El Aaiún
Languages
Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Currencies
(dinar), (dirham), (ouguiya)
Size
102,703 sq mi (266,000 sq km) — 79th largest
Total Population
600,904 people — 172nd largest
Population Density
5.85 people per sq mi (2.26 people per sq km) — 239th largest

Country Location

Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, north of Mauritania

Country Flag

The flag of this country has three equal horizontal stripes of black, white, and green overlaid by a red triangle issuing from the hoist. Centered in the white band is a red fly-facing crescent surrounding a red five-pointed star.