Africa
Western Sahara Flag
Pan-Arab colours. Black represents the 'dark past', white stands for peace, green symbolises Islam, and red represents the blood of martyrs. The crescent and star are symbols of Islam.
Capital
Laayoune
Continent
Africa
Population
600 thousand
Development indicators
GDP per capita
$2,500
USD per year (approx. 2023)
Human Development Index
N/A
N/A development
World Bank income classification
Lower-Middle Income (LMIC)
LMIC
🌡️ Climate: Arid / Hot desert
Flag symbolism
Pan-Arab colours. Black represents the 'dark past', white stands for peace, green symbolises Islam, and red represents the blood of martyrs. The crescent and star are symbols of Islam.
Did you know?
Western Sahara is a disputed territory — one of the last unresolved colonial issues in the world.
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