Tifariti

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How many people live in Tifariti?Approximately 3,000 people (2010 estimate)
2. How big is Tifariti?Not specified in source
3. When was Tifariti built?Not specified in source
4. What language do people speak in Tifariti?Arabic (official), Spanish (historical)
5. What is the temporary capital?Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (since 2008)
6. What is Tifariti and why is it important?Tifariti is a desert oasis town that serves as the temporary capital of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. It shows the Sahrawi people's resilience and their effort to govern their claimed territory.

De Facto Capital: A capital city that functions as the seat of government in practice, even if not officially recognized.
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR): A partially recognized state claiming sovereignty over Western Sahara, established by the Polisario Front.
Moroccan Berm: An extensive system of defensive walls and fortifications constructed by Morocco in Western Sahara.
Polisario Front: The independence movement and former government of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.