Geography and Environment

Geography and Environment of Western Sahara

Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Western Sahara.

Terrain: mostly low, flat desert with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast
Climate: hot, dry desert; rain is rare; cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew
Weather Patterns: http://voap.weather.com/weather/oap/WIXX0001?template=TRVLH&par=1003114983&unit=0&key=5b85ae1d85877a1b34827fba743e2133
Highest Point: 463 — unnamed location 463 m
Lowest Point: -55 — Sebjet Tah -55 m

Natural Resources: phosphates, iron ore
Natural Hazards: hot, dry, dust/sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility

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