Western Sahara
Western Sahara is a country in Africa. Its capital is Laayoune, and it shares land borders with 3 countries.
- Capital
- Laayoune
- Region
- Africa
- Status
- Non-self-governing territory, disputed between Morocco and the Sahrawi Republic
- Area
- 266,000 km² Number 77 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- 3 countries
What is the capital of Western Sahara?
The capital of Western Sahara is Laayoune. Laayoune is the largest city. Morocco administers most of the territory from it, and the Sahrawi Republic also claims it as its capital.
Which countries border Western Sahara?
Western Sahara shares land borders with 3 countries: Algeria, Mauritania and Morocco.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Laayoune |
|---|---|---|
 Morocco | Rabat | 976 km (607 mi) |
 Mauritania | Nouakchott | 1,047 km (651 mi) |
 Algeria | Algiers | 1,865 km (1,159 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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