Submitted Place Name Revision History

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11/3/2020, 3:37 PM HL
4/9/2017, 7:52 PM HL

Name Laayoune
Type Settlement
Usage English, Slovene
Pronounced Pron. lah-YOON(English) lie-YOON(English)
Other Forms FormsLaâyoune
Theme wave
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

From French Laâyoune derived from Arabic اَلْعَيُون (al-ʿayūn) meaning "the springs". This is the name of the capital city of the disputed territory of Western Sahara, though it is administered by Morocco.
Added 4/9/2017 by HL