Western Sahara (officially Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic) is a country located in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 600,904 people, it ranks #172 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 266,000 km² (#79 globally), with a population density of 2 people per km². The capital city is El Aaiún. The official languages are Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish.
Key Facts
Population
600,904
#172 world ranking
Area
266,000 km²
#79 world ranking
Population Density
2/km²
Capital
El Aaiún
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+00:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
3
neighboring countries
Languages
Currency
- Algerian dinar (دج)— see all countries
- Moroccan dirham (DH)— see all countries
- Mauritanian ouguiya (UM)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (3)
Algeria
Morocco
MauritaniaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Western Sahara?
The capital of Western Sahara is El Aaiún.
What is the population of Western Sahara?
Western Sahara has a population of 600,904 people, ranking #172 in the world by population.
How big is Western Sahara?
Western Sahara covers an area of 266,000 km², ranking #79 in the world by area. The population density is 2 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Western Sahara?
The official languages of Western Sahara are: Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish.
What is the currency of Western Sahara?
The currency of Western Sahara is Algerian dinar (دج), Moroccan dirham (DH), Mauritanian ouguiya (UM).
What countries border Western Sahara?
Western Sahara shares borders with 3 countries: Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania.