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| capital | Ayoune |
| currency | Moroccan Dilhan (MAD) is used in the controlled area of Morocco; Algerian Dinar (DZD), Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) or Sahara Peseta (EHP) is used in some places; it is not circulated and linked to the Euro, €1=EHP166 .386) |
| population | 513,000 (2009 estimated data) |
| Power Systems | 220V/50Hz (C and E sockets) |
| country code | 212 |
| Time zone | UTC |
| Language | Arabic (Including Hasanian and Moroccan dialects) andSpanish (Especially among the Sahrawi people) |
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Western Saharalie inAfrica。
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The administrative center is inAlgeriawestTindoufInside the Saharan refugee camp. Its headquarters are located in the southern part of Tindouf Province. In addition, some government officials are stationed in the eastern part of the Western Sahara territory and in several other inner towns in the "Free Zone" controlled by the Polisario Front.
history
In the 7th century AD, the Arabs entered the Western Sahara region; in the mid-15th century, the Portuguese invaded the area; in the 19th century, the Spanish also began to invade, and in 1886 it was designated as a Spanish protectorate. In November 1975, Spain, Morocco, and Mauritania signed the "Madrid Agreement", which stipulated that Spain must withdraw from Western Sahara; Spain fulfilled the agreement and withdrew all its troops from Western Sahara; Morocco and Mauritania immediately signed the agreement. In the agreement to govern Xisar, Morocco occupies 170,000 square kilometers in the north, and Mauritania occupies 90,000 square kilometers in the south. On February 27, 1976, the government-in-exile of the People’s Liberation Front announced the establishment of the "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic." After that, there were continuous armed conflicts with Morocco and Mauritania; in August 1979, Mauritania took the initiative to withdraw. During the Spanish War, Morocco seized the opportunity to occupy the original occupied area of Mauritania and continued to advance to the hinterland of Western Sacramento.
Morocco now occupies most of the area and claims the complete sovereignty of this area; "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic" (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic / الجمهورية العربية الصحراوية الديمقراطية (Al-Jumhūrīyya al-`Arabīrīyya al-`Arabīrīāwṣ-addict) other parts.
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Western Sahara is a typical aeolian landform. Except for a few oases, almost all of it is desert. The western coastal area is low and flat, with an altitude of less than 200 meters; the eastern area has a higher terrain, with an altitude of about 450 meters. 800 meters above sea level in Northeast Province is the highest area in the region. There are deep valleys on the plateau, the largest in the dry valley of Sajiyehala. There is no perennial river in the whole territory. It has a tropical desert climate with an annual rainfall of less than 100 mm, and some areas often have no rain for 20 years. There is a large daily temperature difference, and the range of day and night temperature changes in the mainland is 11 ℃ ~ 14 ℃. Lack of rain, drought, and sultry heat are the characteristics of the climate of Western Sahara. Ascended to the throne, the annual rainfall in Laayoun and Dakhla along the Atlantic Ocean is only about 40 mm.
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Western Sahara is mostlyMoroccoActual control means that it can be regarded as part of Moroccan territory, so the entry policy is similar to that of Moroccan country. However, self-guided tours in this area are restricted, and although it is often possible to see people traveling between Morocco and Morocco through SisarMauritaniaSome travelers will also be deported when they try to enter the country, especially during political turmoil.
As for the areas actually controlled by SADR, its entry policy is somewhat unclear, but in fact, tourists are basically prohibited in this area: you cannot legally cross the heavily guarded separation wall from the Moroccan controlled area, andAlgeriaThe border between them is not open, and there is no legal entry point from Mauritania into the SADR controlled area.
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Ramadan Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and the most sacred month, lasting 29 to 30 days. During this time, Muslims will fast during the day and almost all restaurants will not open before dusk. From morning to night, Muslims cannot eat anything (including water, cigarettes). Non-Muslims do not have to comply, but try not to eat in public because it is impolite. The length of work will also be shortened. The exact date of Ramadan depends on local astronomical observations, which may vary from country to country. Ramadan ends atEid Mubarak, This festival may last for several days.
If you plan to visit Western Sahara during Ramadan, please seeTraveling during Ramadan。 |