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Africa/El_Aaiun |
BU CRAA time compared to Beijing time (China) |
8 hours ahead |
Introduction to Bukla, Western Sahara
Bukla is an important city in Western Sahara, located on the Atlantic coast of northwestern Africa, on the western edge of the Sahara Desert. It is one of the largest cities in Western Sahara and was historically an important administrative and trading center during the Spanish colonial period.
Geography and Climate
Bukla has a typical tropical desert climate, with year-round aridity and little rain, and significant temperature differences between day and night. The city is surrounded by sand dunes and gravel plains with sparse vegetation, but its proximity to the coast makes for a relatively mild climate and some fishing resources.
Political status and current situation
Sovereignty over Western Sahara has been disputed since the Spanish withdrawal in 1975, and Bucra is effectively under Moroccan control, but is not widely recognized by the international community. The city's infrastructure is relatively rudimentary, and the economy is dominated by fishing, phosphate mining, and limited animal husbandry, with development constrained by political factors.
Culture and Population
The population is predominantly Saharan Arab and Berber, with Arabic and Hassaniya dialects widely spoken. The traditional culture retains a nomadic character, but modernization has led to the formation of small sedentary communities, with mosques and remnants of colonial architecture visible in the city.
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Today is 2026-02-27
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