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    📊 Data: from(2007)-to(2024)

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    Western Sahara

    Western Sahara at a glance

    Capital city

    El Aaiún

    Population

    601K

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $750/month (Local Estimates, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 4/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    Data not available — please verify directly at https://www.visionofhumanity.org/ (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish

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    People & culture

    The culture is deeply rooted in nomadic traditions, where hospitality is a sacred duty and the ritual of tea drinking serves as the heartbeat of social interaction. You will find a community that values patience and resilience, living in a climate of intense sun and cooling sea breezes.

    ⚠️ Disputed territory with active low-level conflict and significant landmine risks; data is often aggregated with Morocco or unavailable for the eastern zone.

    Data shown reflects the most recent available historical records. On-the-ground conditions may have changed drastically. Always consult up-to-date humanitarian sources before making any decisions.