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Nouakchott
Visited in December 2018
At a glance
- Country
- Mauritania
- Region
- Nouakchott-Nord
- Population
- 1.4 million
- Type
- Capital of Mauritania
- Coordinates
- 18.09°N, 15.98°W
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Overview
Nouakchott ( nwa(h)k-SHOT) is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. The city also serves as the administrative and economic center of Mauritania.
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