CIA Factbook - Western Sahara - Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. USAfrica: Western Sahara - General information about Western Sahara. Wikipedia - Western Sahara - Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture of the North African country. University of Pennsylvania - African Studies Center: Western Sahara Page - Annotated directory of links to resources. BBC News - Regions and Territories: Western Sahara - Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news. Columbia University Libraries - African Studies: Western Sahara - Numerous links provided by Columbia University, mainly focusing on the occupation and conflict. Stanford University - Africa South of the Sahara: Western Sahara - Annotated directory of links to web resources.