LocationNorthern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Mauritania and Morocco Geographic coordinates24 30 N, 13 00 W Map referencesAfrica Areatotal: 266,000 sq km Area - comparativeabout the size of Colorado Land boundariestotal: 2,046 km Coastline1,110 km Maritime claimscontingent upon resolution of sovereignty issue Climatehot, dry desert; rain is rare; cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew Terrainmostly low, flat desert with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast Elevation extremeslowest point: Sebjet Tah -55 m Natural resourcesphosphates, iron ore Land usearable land: 0.02% Irrigated landNA Natural hazardshot, dry, dust/sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility Environment - current issuessparse water and lack of arable land Environment - international agreementsparty to: none of the selected agreements Geography - notethe waters off the coast are particularly rich fishing areas |
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Source: CIA World Factbook | |