Western Sahara map
Western Sahara is in Africa, in Northern Africa. Been there? Click it on the globe to add it to your map.
At a glance
Western Sahara borders 3 countries: Algeria, Morocco and Mauritania. Capital: Laayoune (disputed).
- Capital
- Laayoune (disputed)
- Continent
- Africa · Northern Africa
- Status
- Country outside the UN (observer or partly recognised)
- Population
- 603,253
- Area
- 90,794 km²
0.01% of the world’s people, 0.06% of its land
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Countries bordering Western Sahara
More countries in Northern Africa
Questions about Western Sahara
- Where is Western Sahara?
- Western Sahara is in Northern Africa (Africa) and borders Morocco, Mauritania, Algeria. Its capital is Laayoune (disputed). Approximate coordinates: 24°N, 13°W, north of the Equator.
- Which continent is Western Sahara in?
- Western Sahara is in Africa, in the Northern Africa region.
- What is the capital of Western Sahara?
- The capital of Western Sahara is Laayoune (disputed).
- Is Western Sahara a UN member?
- No. Country outside the UN (observer or partly recognised).
- Which countries border Western Sahara?
- Western Sahara borders 3 countries: Algeria, Morocco and Mauritania.