Countries that border Western Sahara
Western Sahara shares land borders with 3 countries: Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Western Sahara's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Western Sahara
- CapitalEl Aaiún
- RegionNorthern Africa
- Land borders3
- Area266,000 km²
- Population600,904
- ISO codeEH
Learning Western Sahara on the map
Knowing which countries border Western Sahara is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Western Sahara and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Western Sahara?
Western Sahara borders 3 countries: Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco.
Which countries share a border with Western Sahara?
The countries bordering Western Sahara are: Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco.
What is the capital of Western Sahara?
The capital of Western Sahara is El Aaiún.