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Strictly speaking, the Autonomous Region of the Canary Islands should also be included within the boundaries of West Africa, although it is usually excluded as it is part of a European country (Spain).
With the exception of Mauritania, all these countries are members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) set up in May 1975. The UN region also includes the island of Saint Helena, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
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