Geography of Western Sahara

Western Sahara is a territory in Northern Africa, bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean, Morocco proper, Algeria (Tindouf region), and Mauritania. Geographic coordinates: 24°30′N 13°00′W

Geography of Western Sahara


ContinentAfrica
RegionNorth Africa
Coordinates24°30′N 13°00′W
AreaRanked 78th
  Total266,000 km2 (103,000 sq mi)
Coastline1,110 km (690 mi)
Borders
  • 2,046 kilometres (1,271 mi)
  • (Algeria: 42 kilometres (26 mi)
  • Mauritania: 1,561 kilometres (970 mi)
  • Morocco: 443 kilometres (275 mi))
Highest pointunnamed elevation: 701 metres (2,300 ft)
Lowest pointSebjet Tah, −55 metres (−180 ft)
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