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What is the status of Western Sahara colony independent nation or territory?
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Are there deserts in south Morocco?
Yes ! there are deserts in South Morocco . Most of the south east portion of the country is in Sahara Desert , so the population of this part is less populated . In the south there is the Western Sahara Desert , a former Spanish colony that was annexed by Morocco in 1975 . Morocco claims that the Western Sahara is part of its territory and refers to that as its Southern Province .
When did Morocco get independence from France?
July 25 1843 Western Sahara was a Spanish colony but on Spain's withdrawal, the territory was occupied by Morocco and Mauretania. Mauretania pulled out in the face of opposition but Morocco still occupies the area. In short, Western Sahara is not independent.
Does Africa have colonies?
It is debated. The last European possession in Africa became independent in 1980 (Zimbabwe). However, some African nations held non-self-governing territories after the last European colonies became independent. The only remaining territory considered by some to be a "colony" is West Sahara, which is controlled by Morocco.
What country is autonomous?
An autonomous country is an independent country with its own government. It is not a colony or territory of Another Country.
Why is there a dispute over control of Western Sahara?
Becasue France once held Algeria as a colony France never held Algeria as a colony. Spain did. The main reason of the dispute was territory, but the Western Sahara is also rich in phosphate. Actually, France DID hold Algeria as a colony from 1830 until the end of the long and bloody war of independence (1954-1962) when de Gaulle , realising the days of colonialism were ending, allowed the populace to vote for independence- which they did, overwhelmingly, causing the estimated one million french settlers to flee from the country. The Spanish only held various small enclaves (e.g. Algiers) prior to the French invasion. The Sahara area was split between Spain and France- whence the Nationalist forces under Franco launched the Spanish civil war.
Was Delaware a colony or a territory?
It was a Colony.
When did Alaska become a colony or territory?
No it is not.
When did Western Australia become a state or territory?
Western Australia has always been part of the continent of Australia. However, the colony of the Swan River in Western Australia was claimed as territory of Australia, rather than remaining as New Holland, in 1829.In 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle was sent to take formal possession of the remainder of New Holland which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. On 2 May 1829, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thus claiming the territory for Britain. The Swan River Colony was officially renamed to Western Australia in 1832.
How long did Puerto Rico have their independence?
Puerto Rico has never been independent. It was a colony of Spain for 400 years, then a territory of the United States.
Was nebraska a colony or a territory first?
territory
What is the only colony in Africa?
Morocco's West Sahara.
Is cape verde spanish territory?
No. Cape Verde used to be a Portuguese Colony and is now an independent African archipelago country. However, the Canary Islands archipelago to the north of Cape Verde are Spanish sovereign territory.
