Western Sahara
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Capital
El-Aaiun
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Local time
6:41
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Population
552 008
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+212
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Currency
DH MAD (dirham)
Western Sahara
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Capital
El-Aaiun
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Local time
6:41
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Population
552 008
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+212
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Currency
DH MAD (dirham)
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Petrol price
€ 0.77 pl
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Precipitation
53mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
266 000 km2
Population
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Ethnicity
Arab
Berber
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Religion
Islam
Islam
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Languages
Hassaniya Arabic
Moroccan Arabic
Economy
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Industries
phosphate mining, handicrafts
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Agriculture
fruits and vegetables, camels, sheep, goats (kept by nomads), fish
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Natural Resources
phosphates, iron ore
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Natural Resources
phosphates, iron ore
What not to do when visiting Western Sahara
Western Sahara Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting (men). Kisses on both cheeks are shared among friends and family. Don’t initiate greetings with the opposite gender - a slight bow may suffice.
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Western Sahara Don’t speak before the eldest has spoken first, when in the community.
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Western Sahara Don’t wear tight and revealing clothes, especially if you’re a woman - shoulders and knees should always be covered.
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Tell us your experience
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Western Sahara Don’t give alcohol and don’t open gifts in front of guests.
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