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Western Sahara Western Sahara is the largest territory remaining on the Non-Self-Governing Territories list. Located in the harsh Sahara Desert in northwest Africa, the area is very sparsely populated. In 1963, the United Nations added the territory to the Non-Self-Governing Territories list. At that time, it was under Spanish control. In 1966, the United Nations made a resolution calling for a referendum to be held inWestern Sahara to lead to self-determination.

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