Administrative divisions
1 · First-level (ADM1)Boundaries shown do not imply endorsement.
Western Sahara
Source: geoBoundaries CGAZ (ADM1)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total area | No authoritative open source found |
| Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) | No authoritative open source found |
| Administrative divisions (ADM1) | 1 divisionsgeoBoundaries [2026] |
| Location | Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Mauritania and MoroccoCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Coastline | 1,110 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Land boundaries | 2,049 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Bordering countries | Algeria 41 km, Mauritania 1564 km, Morocco 444 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Terrain | mostly low, flat desert with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeastCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Climate | hot, dry desert; rain is rare; cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dewCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural resources | phosphates, iron oreCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Highest point | unnamed elevation 805 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Lowest point | Sebjet Tah -55 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Mean elevation | 256 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Area (comparative) | about the size of ColoradoCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| 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 visibilityCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Maritime claims | note: contingent upon resolution of sovereignty issueCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
