Capital of Western Sahara: Pronunciation and Status

There is no universally recognized capital. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) claims El-Aaiún (Laayoune) as capital, while Morocco (which controls most territory) designates Rabat as the capital of its administered region. Pronunciation: El-Aaiún ≈ "el-ah-YOON"; Rabat ≈ "rah-BAHT".