The Sahara Desert spans some 8,600,000 square kilometres. However, this changes over time as the actual area of the desert expands and contracts with the seasons.
Western Sahara was involved in the Eastern Sahara War against Morocco.
Western Sahara is in Nothern Africa, has a population of 570 thousand, uses the Moroccan dirham and their capital is Laayoune. Their official Language is Arabic.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1-2)
- Independence Manifesto Day (Jan 11)
- Labour Day (May 1)
- Eid al-Fitr(Date Varies)
- Eid al-Adha (Date Varies)
- Throne Day (Jul 30)
- Islamic New Year (Date Varies)
- Revolution Day (Aug 20)
- Green March Day (Nov 6)
- Independence Day (Nov 14)
Want to learn more? Check out Western Sahara’s tourism website!
Also check out Sahel: Art of Empires on the shores of thr Sahara
It has no world heritage sites but has some interesting landmarks.
It also has 1 national park including:
Fun activities to do
