sai1 saat3 haa1 laai1西撒哈拉
Jyutpingsai1 saat3 haa1 laai1
Yalesāi saat hā lāai
Definition
Western Sahara; a country with limited recognition located in North Africa.
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How it's used
Geopolitical terms like this are often treated as proper nouns and used directly in sentences without needing extra classifiers. When discussing its status, locals often refer to it as a region or territory rather than a fully sovereign state due to its complex political history.
Examples
The geographical location of Western Sahara is very unique.
Do you know where Western Sahara is?
Related words
Common phrases
Western Sahara region
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