World Guide - Western Sahara

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A collection of maps and geographic information for Western Sahara, including outline, detailed and regional maps, and selected physical data

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Geographic Data [Top]
Western Sahara is located in Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Mauritania and Morocco, in the timezone GMT 0. The country has boundaries of 2,046 - Algeria 42, Mauritania 1,561, Morocco 443 (km), and a coastline of 1,110 (km). Major urban areas: Laayoune, no (other) major settlements.

Elevations
Lowest point: Sebjet Tah -55 m
Highest point: unnamed location 463 m

Physical Features
Sahara desert (8,600,000 km2), rising to small mountains in south and northeast

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

Climate
Hot, dry desert; rain is rare; cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew

Natural Resources
Phosphates, iron ore

Land Use
Arable land: 0.02% permanent crops: 0% other: 99.98% (2005)

Renewable Water Resources

Fresh Water Withdrawal

Environmental Issues
Sparse water and lack of arable land

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