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Western Sahara Neighboring Countries

Western Sahara is located in Northern Africa (Africa), with its capital in El Aaiún. The official languages are Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish. The currencies are Algerian dinar, Moroccan dirham, Mauritanian ouguiya.

What are the neighboring countries of Western Sahara? Western Sahara shares land borders with 3 countries. These Western Sahara neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Western Sahara at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Western Sahara neighboring countries are: Mauritania, Algeria and Morocco. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Western Sahara and its border countries. The map highlights Western Sahara in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Western Sahara

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Western Sahara?

Western Sahara shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Western Sahara?

The neighboring countries of Western Sahara are: Mauritania, Algeria and Morocco.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Western Sahara?

Countries in Africa with 3 land borders: Burundi, Ghana, Djibouti, Togo, Liberia, Somalia, Malawi, Gabon, Eritrea, Morocco.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Western Sahara?

Countries in Africa with more than 3 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Mauritania, Zambia, Ethiopia, and 21 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Western Sahara?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 3 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Gambia, Madagascar, Réunion, Equatorial Guinea, Comoros, Lesotho, and 7 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Western Sahara?

The capitals of countries bordering Western Sahara are:
  • Mauritania: Nouakchott
  • Algeria: Algiers
  • Morocco: Rabat

What are the country codes of Western Sahara's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Western Sahara's neighbors are:
  • Mauritania: MR (ISO 2) / MRT (ISO 3)
  • Algeria: DZ (ISO 2) / DZA (ISO 3)
  • Morocco: MA (ISO 2) / MAR (ISO 3)