Western Sahara
關於Western Sahara
| 貨幣 | Moroccan dirham; Algerian dinar; Mauritanian ouguiya (MAD; DZD; MRO) |
| 語言 | Arabic |
| 資本金 | El Aaiún |
Western Sahara is a disputed territory located in northern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean. The territory shares borders with Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania. The legal status of the Western Sahara has been a long-disputed issue between Morocco and the Algerian-backed Polisario Front. Morocco controls the west and the Polisario Front (the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic) controls the east. The population of the territory is about 250,000 people.
The area became a Spanish province in 1934 and was known as Spanish Sahara. In the early 1970s, the nomadic group, the Saharawis, began a guerrilla insurgency against colonialism; and in 1973, the Polisario Front set itself up as the representative of the Saharan people. In 1976 Spain withdrew. The Polisario Front proclaimed the Western Sahara’s independence. Morocco and Mauritania also laid claim to the territory.
The guerrilla war ended in 1991. The United Nations made efforts toward a referendum to give the people a chance to choose between independence or integration into Morocco. Due to disagreement on voter eligibility and other issues, the referendum has never taken place.
Morocco has established a heavy security presence in this territory. Some neighbouring countries recognise the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, and others recognise Moroccan sovereignty. At the time of writing, Western Sahara is listed by the United Nations as a Non-Self-Governing Territory. The flag shown is that of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Western Sahara的建議疫苗接種
對於大多數旅行者
乙肝疫苗
There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
甲型肝炎疫苗
There is a significant risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
對於一些旅行者
狂犬病疫苗
Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) who may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk and should be vaccinated.
傷寒疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities or rural areas, where food and water sources may be contaminated.
卡介苗芽孢桿菌（BCG）疫苗
A BCG vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated adults and children under 16 years of age, staying in the country for more than 3 months. A tuberculin skin test is required prior to administering vaccination for all children from 6 years of age.
Western Sahara的推薦藥物
目前沒有針對Western Sahara的建議。
Western Sahara要注意的疾病
對於大多數旅行者
Hepatitis B
There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Western Sahara.
Hepatitis A
There is a significant risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Western Sahara through contaminated food or water.
對於一些旅行者
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis occurs in Western Sahara. Travellers to Western Sahara are at risk for tuberculosis if visiting sick friends or family, working in the health care field, or having close prolonged contact with the general population.
Typhoid Fever
Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Western Sahara, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where food and water sources may be contaminated.
Rabies
Rabies occurs in Western Sahara. Bats may also carry rabies-like viruses. Travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) may have direct contact with rabid dogs and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk.
Western Sahara中的安全性
人身安全
Be vigilant to personal safety and security when travelling in Western Sahara.
There have been reports of banditry and of people being robbed when giving local people rides. Officials advise against picking up hitchhikers.
The area between the Mauritanian police checkpoint and the Moroccan security wall has been reported to be dangerous. Be particularly vigilant if travelling in this area.
There are thousands of unexploded land mines in Western Sahara. Avoid driving off main roads. Remain in official tourist areas. The area near the Moroccan security wall is surrounded by land mines. If travelling in Western Sahara, get advice from local authorities and hire only official guides.
極端暴力
Due to the French military intervention in Mali, there is a threat of retaliatory terrorist attacks against Western interests.
Kidnapping is a risk in remote and border areas.
政治動盪
Demonstrations occur regularly. Always avoid public demonstrations or protests, since these situations can escalate and turn violent unexpectedly.
