Basic Overview
Western Sahara is located in northwest Africa, the Sahara Desert lies to the west, the west by the Atlantic Ocean coastline of about 900 km to the north by Western Sahara is located in northwest Africa, the Sahara Desert lies to the west, the west by the Atlantic Ocean coastline of about 900 km to the north by . Morocco, east, south to Algeria and Mauritania Morocco, east, south to Algeria and Mauritania .
is one of the disputed area, Morocco declared this area is one of the disputed area, Morocco declared this area . In addition, a local independent militant groups (the Frente POLISARIO, also called the Front for the Liberation of the People of Western Sahara) ruled this province in the east about a quarter of desolation, the majority of the rest is occupied by Morocco In addition, a local independent militant groups (the Frente POLISARIO, also called the Front for the Liberation of the People of Western Sahara) ruled this province in the east about a quarter of desolation, the majority of the rest is occupied by Morocco .
the end of 2012, there are 47 members acknowledged that the United Nations that are members of the armed regime led by the "Saharan Arab Democratic Republic."is independent of the Arab countries of Western Sahara one of history of history of .
colonized by the Spanish in 1975, Spain's evacuation from the Western Sahara, Morocco and Mauritania with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development signed an agreement - and - conquer Algeria's support for the Front for the Liberation of the People of Western Sahara and then also claiming the territory of Western Sahara, for the purpose of the tripartite colonized by the Spanish in 1975, Spain's evacuation from the Western Sahara, Morocco and Mauritania with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development signed an agreement - and - conquer Algeria's support for the Front for the Liberation of the People of Western Sahara and then also claiming the territory of Western Sahara, for the purpose of the tripartite . armed conflicts often take place in 1979, Mauritania renounced the territorial sovereignty over Western Sahara, Morocco and Western Sahara self - determination of the people of the armed conflict which was to last until 1991, 2011 armed conflicts often take place in 1979, Mauritania renounced the territorial sovereignty over Western Sahara, Morocco and Western Sahara self - determination of the people of the armed conflict which was to last until 1991, 2011 .
,Morocco controls the Western Sahara is actually about three - quarters of the ,Morocco controls the Western Sahara is actually about three - quarters of the . Traffic: The domestic highway to the north of Morocco, on the southeast Mauritania Traffic: The domestic highway to the north of Morocco, on the southeast Mauritania .
ocean transportation mainly relies on the Canary Islands port. 
City
There are only three large towns: Laayoune, in the northwest frontier, now Morocco and the actual control, 30 km from the Atlantic Ocean, founded in 1934 by the Spanish in the early1500 's and There are only three large towns: Laayoune, in the northwest frontier, now Morocco and the actual control, 30 km from the Atlantic Ocean, founded in 1934 by the Spanish in the early1500 's and . original overseas department of the administrative, military, and the European residential center south of phosphate ore mining original overseas department of the administrative, military, and the European residential center south of phosphate ore mining .
. population 13. 3 million (2007)
Dakhla, in the middle of the Atlantic shore, formerly Villa Cisneros, a fishing port, with an estimated population of 2. 1 million (2008) Smara, in the north, is the Islamic holy city, and has a population of about 8000 Smara, in the north, is the Islamic holy city, and has a population of about 8000 .
Official Language
Spanish, Arabic general residents of the predominantly Moslem Spanish, Arabic general residents of the predominantly Moslem . .
Flies The Flag Of The People's Republic Of China
black symbolizes death, green symbolizes the life, white symbolizes peace, red symbolizes the blood, though, the black symbolizes death, green symbolizes the life, white symbolizes peace, red symbolizes the blood, though, the . symbol of Islam symbol of Islam.
National Emblem
colours on the guns, a symbol through the use of force to protect the country's independence and sovereignty intact colours on the guns, a symbol through the use of force to protect the country's independence and sovereignty intact .
History
Western Sahara has been brought to the attention of the National EmblemWestern Sahara has been brought to the attention of the National Emblem.
Geography
Geographic Location
position latitude location: 20 46 N 27 40, according to the five zones are divided according to, the one - third of the tropical island, two thirds located in temperate Northern Hemisphere from position latitude location: 20 46 N 27 40, according to the five zones are divided according to, the one - third of the tropical island, two thirds located in temperate Northern Hemisphere from . Nan Nan .
standpoint in the Northern Hemisphere north of the border, or just one of 27 40 standpoint in the Northern Hemisphere north of the border, or just one of 27 40 . longitude position of the weft: 17 06 W 8 40 W, the eastern boundary of Greenwich and is just 12 8 40 W longitude position of the weft: 17 06 W 8 40 W, the eastern boundary of Greenwich and is just 12 8 40 W .
from the eastern and western hemisphere, located in the Old World from from the eastern and western hemisphere, located in the Old World from . world time zone, the specified time zone (time zone) in the land and sea world time zone, the specified time zone (time zone) in the land and sea .
position: on the north and the African continent, the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast and position: on the north and the African continent, the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast and . Morocco, Algeria, adjacent;and adjacent southern Mauritania; Morocco, Algeria, adjacent;and adjacent southern Mauritania;.
terrain in the western Sahara desert and coastal plains, rolling hills, dominated by terrain in the western Sahara desert and coastal plains, rolling hills, dominated by .
Environment Climate
located in northwestern Africa, west coast Atlantic, the coastline is about 900 km, north, east, south, and Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania, which borders Western Sahara located in northwestern Africa, west coast Atlantic, the coastline is about 900 km, north, east, south, and Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania, which borders Western Sahara . and is expected to be a typical aeolian landform, with very few throughout the oasis, built almost entirely of desert and is expected to be a typical aeolian landform, with very few throughout the oasis, built almost entirely of desert .
on the west shore of the low - lying, at elevations below 200 m;eastern region with higher topography, at an altitude of about 450 metres northeast of the province at an altitude of 800 meters on the west shore of the low - lying, at elevations below 200 m;eastern region with higher topography, at an altitude of about 450 metres northeast of the province at an altitude of 800 meters . is the highest area of the district's is the highest area of the district's .
on the plateau and valleys to Sāqīya Jiaoqier, in the largest valley, also called 'El Hamra Basin throughout a on the plateau and valleys to Sāqīya Jiaoqier, in the largest valley, also called 'El Hamra Basin throughout a . no no .
perennial river is a tropical desert type climate with annual rainfall of 100 mm or less, and in some areas it is often years of rainless perennial river is a tropical desert type climate with annual rainfall of 100 mm or less, and in some areas it is often years of rainless . 20 years on the temperature difference between day and night and temperature change in the mainland is in the range of 11 ~ C 44 C 20 years on the temperature difference between day and night and temperature change in the mainland is in the range of 11 ~ C 44 C .
lack of rain, drought, muggy climate of the Western Sahara is lack of rain, drought, muggy climate of the Western Sahara is . characteristics is along the sides of the Atlantic at Laayoune,Dakhla in places such as the annual rainfall is only 40 ~ 43 mm characteristics is along the sides of the Atlantic at Laayoune,Dakhla in places such as the annual rainfall is only 40 ~ 43 mm .
territory, is mostly desert and semi - desert, a tropical desert climate territory, is mostly desert and semi - desert, a tropical desert climate . western coastal wet climate, the eastern plateau climate drying western coastal wet climate, the eastern plateau climate drying .
mainland daily average temperature on pass of 11 ~ 14 C.
Political
Government Composition
Western Sahara is a resident of Parliament is bicameral Parliament: National Assembly consists of 350 seats in the House by a contested poll, a total of 48 seats, the Head of State appointed by the ruling party Western Sahara is a resident of Parliament is bicameral Parliament: National Assembly consists of 350 seats in the House by a contested poll, a total of 48 seats, the Head of State appointed by the ruling party . Sakia el Hamra y de R\ x {7510} de Oro (Polisario front or Frente POLISARIO) Sakia el Hamra y de R\ x {7510} de Oro (Polisario front or Frente POLISARIO) .
State President: Abdul Aziz Mohammed) Heads of Government of the Prime Minister: Abdul Qadeer Tully Bu, Umar (Umar Thalib) President of the Council of Ministers is made up of government institutions,Attorney - General and the ministries, but does not include Western Sahara including in the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Governor State President: Abdul Aziz Mohammed) Heads of Government of the Prime Minister: Abdul Qadeer Tully Bu, Umar (Umar Thalib) President of the Council of Ministers is made up of government institutions,Attorney - General and the ministries, but does not include Western Sahara including in the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Governor .
Historical Dispute
From the 7th century, the Arabs invaded the region in the mid - 15th century From the 7th century, the Arabs invaded the region in the mid - 15th century ., , .
Portuguese invasion in the 19th century, the Spanish invasion, in 1886, MINURSO will be classified as a "protectorate", 1958, the rezoning of an overseas province of Spain's colonial rule of Algeria was Portuguese invasion in the 19th century, the Spanish invasion, in 1886, MINURSO will be classified as a "protectorate", 1958, the rezoning of an overseas province of Spain's colonial rule of Algeria was ., , .
against Morocco and Mauritania in May 1973, with the support of Algeria, Sakia el Hamra y de R\ x {7510} de Oro (Polisario front or) announced the creation of the Frente POLISARIO, decided to adopt armed struggle for MINURSO against Morocco and Mauritania in May 1973, with the support of Algeria, Sakia el Hamra y de R\ x {7510} de Oro (Polisario front or) announced the creation of the Frente POLISARIO, decided to adopt armed struggle for MINURSO . independence in November 1975, Morocco organized the Green March,35 thousand volunteers entered the MINURSO independence in November 1975, Morocco organized the Green March,35 thousand volunteers entered the MINURSO .
the same month, Spain, Morocco, Mauritania and the Three Kingdoms and the signing of the Madrid Agreement, the provisions of the Spanish in 1976 on 26 February the withdrawal of MINURSO the same month, Spain, Morocco, Mauritania and the Three Kingdoms and the signing of the Madrid Agreement, the provisions of the Spanish in 1976 on 26 February the withdrawal of MINURSO . Morocco, and Mauritania signed the agreement forthwith partition of MINURSO, the Moroccan - occupied northern 17 km2, occupying southern Mauritania condemn Morocco, and Mauritania signed the agreement forthwith partition of MINURSO, the Moroccan - occupied northern 17 km2, occupying southern Mauritania condemn .
9 km2 in Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania and conquer MINURSO 9 km2 in Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania and conquer MINURSO . on February 27, 1976, the Polisario front's announced the formation of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic on February 27, 1976, the Polisario front's announced the formation of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic .
thereafter, Morocco,Mauritania with the parties to the armed conflict in the ongoing thereafter, Morocco,Mauritania with the parties to the armed conflict in the ongoing . August 1979, Mauritania renounced territorial claims of the Polisario, Morocco withdrew from the war in Western Sahara (MINURSO) August 1979, Mauritania renounced territorial claims of the Polisario, Morocco withdrew from the war in Western Sahara (MINURSO) .
grab a greasy Japanese - occupied areas, and to keep the heart of the MINURSO grab a greasy Japanese - occupied areas, and to keep the heart of the MINURSO . from 1984 to 1987, Morgan took control of almost the entire territory of MINURSO from 1984 to 1987, Morgan took control of almost the entire territory of MINURSO .
at the same time, Morocco was established in MINURSO 6 length 2720 km of defensive walls, stationed tens of thousands of troops and the establishment of the administrative organ of the at the same time, Morocco was established in MINURSO 6 length 2720 km of defensive walls, stationed tens of thousands of troops and the establishment of the administrative organ of the .
Control Partition
In Western Sahara, Morocco and the Polisario front respectively under the control of the Moroccan - controlled Morocco in Western Sahara (MINURSO), the actually control more than three - quarters of the land In Western Sahara, Morocco and the Polisario front respectively under the control of the Moroccan - controlled Morocco in Western Sahara (MINURSO), the actually control more than three - quarters of the land . according to 1997 by the Moldavian Parliament territory law, and in the establishment of MINURSO in three regions, and at various levels and of the administrative organ of the local parliament, the Consultative Meeting according to 1997 by the Moldavian Parliament territory law, and in the establishment of MINURSO in three regions, and at various levels and of the administrative organ of the local parliament, the Consultative Meeting .
Timothy and also in more than a dozen political parties that are active in MINURSO, the establishment of a branch of the Timothy and also in more than a dozen political parties that are active in MINURSO, the establishment of a branch of the . in more than a decade, a billion - dollar investment in Morocco in Western Sahara (MINURSO), in the capital large - scale construction of new cities and extending highways in more than a decade, a billion - dollar investment in Morocco in Western Sahara (MINURSO), in the capital large - scale construction of new cities and extending highways .
Xiu in 1975 to 2000 km (60 km), plans to build 5,000 kilometers of highway;co - construction of dwellings for 6000;Chashguyy eyes Xiu in 1975 to 2000 km (60 km), plans to build 5,000 kilometers of highway;co - construction of dwellings for 6000;Chashguyy eyes . 1300 in Laayoune in Western Sahara (MINURSO), the capital built the Hassan II International Airport, the airport had the helicopter 40, up to 20 million passengers per year 1300 in Laayoune in Western Sahara (MINURSO), the capital built the Hassan II International Airport, the airport had the helicopter 40, up to 20 million passengers per year .
school classroom, respectively in 1976 to 1044 and 95 to 1986 under the name and the name of 15051 597.3 , meanwhile, has built the 14 clinics and rehabilitation centres and 9, a total of 400 sick beds , meanwhile, has built the 14 clinics and rehabilitation centres and 9, a total of 400 sick beds .
in more than a decade, MINURSO has developed rapidly,capital of Laayoune from 2 million people of the town was settled as there are 13 million people in the modern city of in more than a decade, MINURSO has developed rapidly,capital of Laayoune from 2 million people of the town was settled as there are 13 million people in the modern city of . Morocco in MINURSO troops and administrative personnel to a total of 15 million Morocco in MINURSO troops and administrative personnel to a total of 15 million .
the Polisario front's control of the Saharan Arab Democratic Republic to MINURSO is divided into five boroughs, but only the actual control with Morocco, Mauritania and Algeria, bordering the narrow neck of land, natural conditions are very bad and the the Polisario front's control of the Saharan Arab Democratic Republic to MINURSO is divided into five boroughs, but only the actual control with Morocco, Mauritania and Algeria, bordering the narrow neck of land, natural conditions are very bad and the . the Polisario front's refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria, the territory of the province, the author in the camp, each camp is rated as one of the few small battalion the Polisario front's refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria, the territory of the province, the author in the camp, each camp is rated as one of the few small battalion .
UNHCR on an annual basis to the parties to provide about $3.5 million of assistance from the EU and West ,Nordic camps providing food assistance to part ,Nordic camps providing food assistance to part .
MINURSO
According to the Government of Morocco and the Frente POLISARIO between the protocols, MINURSO has been deployed, to be used for monitoring the status of the ceasefire, and the tissue to allow the people of Western Sahara to decide the future of the region's status referendum According to the Government of Morocco and the Frente POLISARIO between the protocols, MINURSO has been deployed, to be used for monitoring the status of the ceasefire, and the tissue to allow the people of Western Sahara to decide the future of the region's status referendum . MINURSO's main functions is limited to verification of the cease - fire and cessation of hostilities MINURSO's main functions is limited to verification of the cease - fire and cessation of hostilities .
Mission headquarters in Laayoune, in the other territory in the north and south of the regional offices at the headquarters, and in the Tindouf liaison office, to be held with the Algerian authorities and Frente POLISARIO Mission headquarters in Laayoune, in the other territory in the north and south of the regional offices at the headquarters, and in the Tindouf liaison office, to be held with the Algerian authorities and Frente POLISARIO . contact the un secretary general spokesman neixierji on Nov. 2,the parties concerned on the question of Western Sahara on 8 November to 9 December 2005 in New York on Long Island of the Greentree Estate in informal negotiations
Nesirky said at a daily press briefing that day, Western Sahara, the Moroccan party and the Popular Front for the Liberation of the People of Western Sahara, and the neighbouring countries Algeria and Mauritania is representative of the Secretary - General of the United Nations should the question of Western Sahara envoy Christopher Ross of the invitation to participate in the negotiations with Nesirky said at a daily press briefing that day, Western Sahara, the Moroccan party and the Popular Front for the Liberation of the People of Western Sahara, and the neighbouring countries Algeria and Mauritania is representative of the Secretary - General of the United Nations should the question of Western Sahara envoy Christopher Ross of the invitation to participate in the negotiations with . Nesirky said, the settlement of the conflict in the region has been one of the focuses of the United Nations, and hoped that the negotiations can produce positive results,helps push the impasses in the Nesirky said, the settlement of the conflict in the region has been one of the focuses of the United Nations, and hoped that the negotiations can produce positive results,helps push the impasses in the .
all the parties concerned in August 2009 in Austria and in February 2010 in New York in Westchester County twice held informal negotiations all the parties concerned in August 2009 in Austria and in February 2010 in New York in Westchester County twice held informal negotiations .
MINURSO Referendum
MINURSO referendum, originally scheduled to be held early in 1992, but by Morocco and the Polisario front's in the voters' deep divisions while MINURSO referendum, originally scheduled to be held early in 1992, but by Morocco and the Polisario front's in the voters' deep divisions while . repeatedly postponed until March 1997, former US Secretary of State Baker took up the post of Secretary - General personal representative for the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, under the auspices of Baker, the Moroccan and Polisario front in Lisbon, London and Houston held four round - table negotiations, Ah,Mao as observers participating repeatedly postponed until March 1997, former US Secretary of State Baker took up the post of Secretary - General personal representative for the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, under the auspices of Baker, the Moroccan and Polisario front in Lisbon, London and Houston held four round - table negotiations, Ah,Mao as observers participating .
negotiations restarted the referendum process of all the problems reached a basic agreement negotiations restarted the referendum process of all the problems reached a basic agreement . voter identification from 1 December 1997, beginning 1998 voter identification from 1 December 1997, beginning 1998 .
accomplished the 14. 7 million voters of authentication work but friction with the PFLP - GC and in opposition to the border of h41, h61 and j51 / 52 tribal voter eligibility to diverge on the but friction with the PFLP - GC and in opposition to the border of h41, h61 and j51 / 52 tribal voter eligibility to diverge on the .
1998 November and December, the United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan visited Mauritania, Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria and Tindouf, to the parties concerned to expedite the settlement of the question of the package:allow the existing disputes of three tribes a total of 6. 5 million in voter - authentication, other start - up has been record of the complaint procedure;UNHCR to begin the repatriation of refugees;all voter verification work concluded in April 1999, MINURSO referendum held 12 months Annan's plan has been accepted by all the parties concerned due to that fact that Annan's plan has been accepted by all the parties concerned due to that fact that .
the front of the same reasons, the mandate of the mission further, the front of the same reasons, the mandate of the mission further, . indefinite postponement of the referendum on 14 May 2000 and 28 June, Baker in London where he directed the question rounds of direct talks between the parties, the talks did not achieve any substantive progress indefinite postponement of the referendum on 14 May 2000 and 28 June, Baker in London where he directed the question rounds of direct talks between the parties, the talks did not achieve any substantive progress .
31 May, the Council adopted resolution 1301, decided to renew the mandate of the Mission and are proposed for the first time in its efforts towards the implementation of the United Nations settlement plan,Pursue all avenues and methods to solve the dispute in Western Sahara (MINURSO) 31 May, the Council adopted resolution 1301, decided to renew the mandate of the Mission and are proposed for the first time in its efforts towards the implementation of the United Nations settlement plan,Pursue all avenues and methods to solve the dispute in Western Sahara (MINURSO) . after Algeria and the Polisario front points incurred resentment and after Algeria and the Polisario front points incurred resentment and .
28 September, in Baker, under the auspices of the Polisario front and Moroccan representatives met in berlin, Moore proposed that MINURSO in the sovereignty of friction under the premise of discussing the question of the settlement, the EPLF insisted on continuing the implementation of the United Nations settlement plan, the Minis - terial Conference 28 September, in Baker, under the auspices of the Polisario front and Moroccan representatives met in berlin, Moore proposed that MINURSO in the sovereignty of friction under the premise of discussing the question of the settlement, the EPLF insisted on continuing the implementation of the United Nations settlement plan, the Minis - terial Conference . 27 February 2001, the Council adopted resolution 1342, to extend the mandate of the mission on April 28 27 February 2001, the Council adopted resolution 1342, to extend the mandate of the mission on April 28 .
in June 2001, the Secretary - General personal representative for the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, the former US Secretary of State Baker proposes" MINURSO status of the draft framework agreement,core of MINURSO on the final status agreement by the local residents in a referendum within five years, follows the MINURSO will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, but diplomacy and defence by a frictional charge, participate in the proposed referendum voters must vote in the previous year in full - year resident in June 2001, the Secretary - General personal representative for the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, the former US Secretary of State Baker proposes" MINURSO status of the draft framework agreement,core of MINURSO on the final status agreement by the local residents in a referendum within five years, follows the MINURSO will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, but diplomacy and defence by a frictional charge, participate in the proposed referendum voters must vote in the previous year in full - year resident . MINURSO on 29 June, the Council adopted resolution 1359, emphasize the plan and is valid, and that he encouraged all concerned to discuss the framework agreement and a draft of his political solution MINURSO on 29 June, the Council adopted resolution 1359, emphasize the plan and is valid, and that he encouraged all concerned to discuss the framework agreement and a draft of his political solution .
the Polisario front's with the face of strong opposition from the Polisario front's with the face of strong opposition from . Algeria for that purpose, from 27 to 29 August, Baker invited Barrymore, the Polisario front's tripartite consultations in the U.S.,
but failed to reach any understanding on 26 November, the Council adopted resolution 1380, decide to extend the Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 28 February 2002, to buy time to broker a compromise but failed to reach any understanding on 26 November, the Council adopted resolution 1380, decide to extend the Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 28 February 2002, to buy time to broker a compromise . in February 2002, the Secretary - General Kofi Annan proposed the future solution to the question of the 4 kinds of solutions: (1) a "reset" of the settlement plan;(2) modify the "Framework Agreement" and submit the result to the execution by both parties;(3) Morocco CONQUER MINURSO;(4) withdrawal of MINURSO, the United Nations, failed to acknowledge the in February 2002, the Secretary - General Kofi Annan proposed the future solution to the question of the 4 kinds of solutions: (1) a "reset" of the settlement plan;(2) modify the "Framework Agreement" and submit the result to the execution by both parties;(3) Morocco CONQUER MINURSO;(4) withdrawal of MINURSO, the United Nations, failed to acknowledge the .
to the parties concerned objected to the fourth, but the remaining three envisaged no commonly agreed to the parties concerned objected to the fourth, but the remaining three envisaged no commonly agreed . 2003 Jan. 14 to 17 February 2005, Baker visited Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and the refugee camps in the Tindouf area, with the above - mentioned countries and "parties" of talks with the leaders, it is proposed to solve the problem of the MINURSO peace plan", the centerpiece of the Moroccan sovereignty under the identity of this autonomy,Four years after voters passed a referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) is determined such that the final status of the MINURSO
Baker wants a full - out of opinion Baker wants a full - out of opinion . Council on March 25, 2003 by 1469, by which the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 May 2003 Council on March 25, 2003 by 1469, by which the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 May 2003 .
, January 2002 and July 2003, the Polisario front successively release Moroccan prisoners - of - 316 , January 2002 and July 2003, the Polisario front successively release Moroccan prisoners - of - 316 . here since 1975, with the outbreak of the conflict in Western Sahara (MINURSO), the Polisario front's a total release of Moroccan prisoners of war to here since 1975, with the outbreak of the conflict in Western Sahara (MINURSO), the Polisario front's a total release of Moroccan prisoners of war to .
1101 in January 2003, the United Nations to MINURSO, 257 people (a total of 30 countries),where the person 203 military observers, troops and 28 civilian police observers of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the 26 people 1101 in January 2003, the United Nations to MINURSO, 257 people (a total of 30 countries),where the person 203 military observers, troops and 28 civilian police observers of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the 26 people . is in charge of the supervision of Morocco and the Polisario front to implement the ceasefire agreement, but also shoulders responsibilities of the organization, supervision and self - determination referendum mission is in charge of the supervision of Morocco and the Polisario front to implement the ceasefire agreement, but also shoulders responsibilities of the organization, supervision and self - determination referendum mission .
Economic
Western Sahara rich phosphate deposits, have modern field Western Sahara rich phosphate deposits, have modern field . phosphate mining in 1976 in the wake of the war, production was stopped; phosphate mining in 1976 in the wake of the war, production was stopped;.
production resumed in 1979, in addition to potassium, copper, petroleum, iron, zinc and other resource production resumed in 1979, in addition to potassium, copper, petroleum, iron, zinc and other resource . and the majority of the population were involved in livestock farming, mainly rearing sheep and camels and the majority of the population were involved in livestock farming, mainly rearing sheep and camels .
coastal fishery resources are rich, residents living in fishing coastal fishery resources are rich, residents living in fishing . phosphate mineral - rich, i.e. only the Bu Craa deposits of up to 17 tons
possesses modern possesses modern . phosphate mining field in 1976 in the wake of the war, the phosphate production to a standstill, production resumed in 1979, phosphate mining field in 1976 in the wake of the war, the phosphate production to a standstill, production resumed in 1979, .
There is, furthermore, potassium, copper, petroleum, iron, zinc and other resource There is, furthermore, potassium, copper, petroleum, iron, zinc and other resource . and the majority of the population were involved in livestock farming, mainly rearing sheep and camels and the majority of the population were involved in livestock farming, mainly rearing sheep and camels .
coastal fishery resources are rich, rich in marine fishery, crab, barracuda,sardines, mackerel etc famous coastal fishery resources are rich, rich in marine fishery, crab, barracuda,sardines, mackerel etc famous .
Culture
Western Sahara tribal - based society, the largest Laki tribes is Bart, half the population and Western Sahara tribal - based society, the largest Laki tribes is Bart, half the population and . each include several tribal family, teams up with nomadic each include several tribal family, teams up with nomadic .
each family consists of older, respected person who heads each family consists of older, respected person who heads . heads of families joined together in a group, according to Islamic law enacted tribal laws, appoint the President of the Emirates ( heads of families joined together in a group, according to Islamic law enacted tribal laws, appoint the President of the Emirates (.
) each composed of the tribal chiefs of Western Sahara has been brought to the attention of the House of Chiefs, several dozen members, is the highest decision making body of the ) each composed of the tribal chiefs of Western Sahara has been brought to the attention of the House of Chiefs, several dozen members, is the highest decision making body of the . MINURSO people prefer blue, men and women, almost all in a blue cotton wrapped, hence the name "blue people," said MINURSO people prefer blue, men and women, almost all in a blue cotton wrapped, hence the name "blue people," said .
in the city, the nobles,Religious scholar and the Chief Executive normally wear white robes in the city, the nobles,Religious scholar and the Chief Executive normally wear white robes .
