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    CountryMauritania
    Elevation7 m (23 ft)
    Time zoneUTC+00:00 (GMT)
    Overview

    Nouakchott 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. … See more

    History

    Not too long ago, Nouakchott was known for being a small fishing town, fortified fishing village (ksar) in pre-colonial times and under French rule. As Mauritania prepared for independence, it lacked a capital city… See more

    Geography

    Located on the Atlantic coast of the Sahara Desert, it lies on the west coast of Africa. With the exception of Friendship Port and a small fishing port, the coastal strip is mostly left empty and allowed to flood. The coastline in… See more

    Government

    Nouakchott is divided into three administrative regions (wilayat) led by governors appointed by the central government, each of which contains three departments (moughataa):
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