The capital city of Western Sahara is El Aaiún (Laayoune), which is the largest city in the disputed territory. The region is rich in mineral resources but remains the subject of territorial disputes between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). El Aaiún serves as the administrative center for Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara and has both cultural and economic significance for the local population. The city has infrastructure that reflects a blend of Moroccan and Sahrawi influences and is a focal point for discussions surrounding the ongoing political situation in the area.