Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Western Sahara
EH Capital: El Aaiún 24.500° N, 13.000° W
Overview
Western Sahara is a United Nations–designated non-self-governing territory in north-western Africa. It has a surface area of 272,000 square kilometres (105,000 sq mi). Western Sahara is the last African colonial state yet to achieve independence and has been dubbed "Africa's last colony". With an estimated 600,000 inhabitants, it is the most sparsely populated territory in Africa and the second most sparsely populated territory in the world after Greenland, consisting mainly of desert flatlands.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Capital
- El Aaiún
- Currency
- Algerian dinar (DZD, دج); Moroccan dirham (MAD, DH); Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU, UM)
- Languages
- Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
- Population
- 273,008
- Area
- 266,000 km²
- Calling code
- +2
- Time zones
- UTC+01:00
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .eh
- People are called
- Sahrawi
Weather by month in El Aaiún
The warmest month is Aug with average highs of 39.9°C, and the coolest is Jan with average lows of 9.7°C. Most rain falls in Oct (about 28 mm). Rain is rare for most of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.5°C | 9.7°C | 0 mm | Warm |
| Feb | 25.6°C | 11.3°C | 0 mm | Warm |
| Mar | 26.1°C | 12.5°C | 0 mm | Warm |
| Apr | 29.1°C | 15°C | 2 mm | Hot |
| May | 31.8°C | 17.2°C | 13 mm | Hot |
| Jun | 37.2°C | 19.8°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| Jul | 38.4°C | 22.1°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| Aug | 39.9°C | 24.7°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| Sep | 36.1°C | 21.9°C | 3 mm | Very hot |
| Oct | 33.1°C | 19.4°C | 28 mm | Hot |
| Nov | 28.9°C | 16.2°C | 0 mm | Hot |
| Dec | 21.9°C | 10.7°C | 0 mm | Warm |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +2 |
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Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Western Sahara
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History
The history of Western Sahara can be traced back to the times of Carthaginian explorer Hanno the Navigator in the 5th century BC. Though few historical records are left from that period, Western Sahara's modern history has its roots linked to some nomadic groups such as the Sanhaja group, and the introduction of Islam and the Arabic language at the end of the 8th century AD.
Source: Wikipedia