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Western Sahara — former Spanish province (Sahara) in NW Africa: divided (1975) between Mauritania & Morocco: Mauritania renounced its claim to its territory (1979), which was subsequently occupied by Morocco … English World dictionary
Western Sahara — a country on the coast of west Africa, south of Morocco and east of Mauritania. Population: 250,559 (2001). Capital: El Aaiún … Dictionary of contemporary English
Western Sahara — For the partially recognized state that claims sovereignty over Western Sahara, see Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Coordinates: 25°N 13°W / 25°N 13°W / … Wikipedia
Western Sahara — a region in NW Africa on the Atlantic coast, bounded by Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania: a former Spanish province comprising Río de Oro and Saguia el Hamra 1884 1976; divided between Morocco and Mauritania 1976; claimed entirely by Morocco 1979 … Universalium
Western Sahara — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Western Sahara <p></p> Background: <p></p> Western Sahara is a disputed territory on the northwest coast of Africa bordered by Morocco, Mauritania, and Algeria. After… … The World Factbook
Western Sahara War — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Western Sahara War partof=The Polisario Front dispute for independence caption=Map of the Western Sahara, the red line is the berm built by Morocco date=1973–1991 place=Western Sahara, Morocco, Mauritania,… … Wikipedia
Western Sahara national football team — Infobox National football team Name = Western Sahara Badge = Western Sahara FA.gif Elo Rank = Nickname = Confederation = NF Board Association = Fédération Sahraoui du Footballe Coach = Mustapha Lamine Most caps = Top scorer = pattern la1=|pattern … Wikipedia
Western Sahara — /wɛstən səˈharə/ (say westuhn suh hahruh) noun an area in north western Africa on the Atlantic coast; Spanish colony until 1976 when its administration was divided between Morocco and Mauritania; Morocco gained full control in 1979. Formerly,… …
Western Sahara — noun A territory in northern Africa and a former Spanish colony, now mostly occupied by Morocco, which claims ownership over the territory. Syn: Spanish Sahara … Wiktionary
Western Sahara — West′ern Sahar′a n. geg a region in NW Africa on the Atlantic coast, bounded by Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania: a former Spanish province comprising Río de Oro and Saguia el Hamra 1884–1976; divided between Morocco and Mauritania 1976; claimed… … From formal English to slang
