Western Sahara is a disputed territory in Northwest Africa, bordered by Morocco to the north, Algeria to the northeast, Mauritania to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It is one of the most sparsely populated territories in the world, mainly consisting of desert and arid land.

The region has been subject to a long-standing territorial dispute between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), which claims sovereignty over the territory, and Morocco, which administers most of it as its Southern Provinces. The United Nations considers Western Sahara a non-self-governing territory and has called for a referendum on its status.

The population of Western Sahara is primarily made up of nomadic Sahrawi tribes, who have a rich cultural heritage of music, poetry, and craftsmanship. The economy of the region is largely dependent on fishing and phosphate mining.

Due to the ongoing conflict and uncertain political status of Western Sahara, the region faces challenges in terms of human rights, refugees, and economic development. Efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict and grant the Sahrawi people self-determination continue to be a focus of international diplomacy.