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Neighboring Countries of Western Sahara
Western Sahara shares land borders with 3 countries: Mauritania (1,564 km), Morocco (444 km) and Algeria (41 km).
- Western Sahara
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Countries bordering Western Sahara
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital |
|---|---|---|
 Mauritania |
Nouakchott | |
 Morocco |
Rabat | |
 Algeria |
Algiers |
Mauritania accounts for 76% of Western Sahara's 2,049 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Western Sahara
Location
Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Mauritania and Morocco
Area
266,000 km² — about the size of Colorado
Terrain
Mostly low, flat desert with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast
Climate
Hot, dry desert; rain is rare; cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew
Highest and lowest points
Highest: unnamed elevation 805 m. Lowest: Sebjet Tah -55 m. Mean elevation: 256 m.
Natural resources
Phosphates, iron ore
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
Good to know
The waters off the coast are particularly rich fishing areas
Neighbours of Western Sahara's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Libya
Mali
Niger
Senegal
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).