Spanish Sahara

Spain (orange) and Spanish Sahara (green)

Spanish Sahara, now known as Western Sahara, was a Spanish colony located in North Africa. The region borders Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania. It was colonized by Spain in the late 19th century and remained under Spanish control until the mid-1970s.[1]

References

  1. "Western Sahara | Facts, History, Conflict, Map, & Population | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-05-14.