Western Sahara

The flag commonly used by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic consists of horizontal black, white and green stripes with a red triangle at the hoist containing a red crescent and star. The Pan-Arab colors symbolize Arab unity and heritage, while the crescent and star represent Islamic tradition and hope.

The flag was first adopted by the Polisario Front in 1973 and later became the flag of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, proclaimed in 1976. Western Sahara remains a disputed territory, and different flags are used in different areas depending on administration.

• Name: Western Sahara
• Status: Disputed territory
• Capital (claimed): Laayoune / Tifariti (administrative claims vary)
• Continent: Africa
• Population: approx. 600,000
• Languages: Arabic (Hassaniya), Arabic, Spanish
• Currency: Moroccan Dirham (widely used)

Famous Attractions
• Dakhla Peninsula
• White Dune
• Laayoune
• Tifariti
• Atlantic Coast Desert Landscapes

Western Sahara is known for its vast Sahara landscapes, Atlantic coastline and nomadic heritage. Visitors interested in the region explore the Dakhla Peninsula, dramatic desert scenery, coastal lagoons and traditional Saharan culture, while recognizing the territory's unique political and historical context.