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Western Sahara is a disputed territory located in North Africa, on the Atlantic coast. It is bordered by Morocco to the north, Algeria to the northeast, and Mauritania to the east and south. Western Sahara has been the subject of a long-standing territorial dispute between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a partially recognized state that claims sovereignty over the territory.

The history of Western Sahara dates back to ancient times, with the first human settlements dating back to at least 4000 BC. The territory has a long and complex history, with a mix of Arab, African, and other influences. Western Sahara was a Spanish colony until 1975, when it was partitioned between Morocco and Mauritania. The Sahrawi people, who are the indigenous population of Western Sahara, have been fighting for independence from Morocco since then.

Today, Western Sahara is a largely uninhabited territory, with a small and undeveloped economy. The territory is known for its phosphate deposits, as well as for its fishing and tourism industries. Western Sahara has a desert climate, with hot and dry weather year-round. The official language of Western Sahara is Arabic, and the population is primarily made up of Sahrawi people.