The capital of Mauritania, Nouakchott

Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, is located in the western part of the country, 4 km from the Atlantic coast. Nouakchott is also the capital … Read more

Boghé is located on the border with Senegal on the Senegal River

Boghé is a city located in southwestern Mauritania. It lies on the border with Senegal on the Senegal River. According to 2013 estimates, the city … Read more

River port and domestic airport in Kajhajdi

Kajhajdi (French: Kaédi) is a city in southern Mauritania, the administrative seat of the Kurkul region. In 2013, it had a population of approximately 46,000. … Read more

The city is located on the key Route de l’Espoir, connecting the coast with the interior of the country, Alak

Alak (French: Aleg) is a city in southern Mauritania, the capital of the Barakina region. Alak lies approximately 250 kilometers southeast of Nouakchott on the … Read more

Rosso is a city situated on the Senegal River

Rosso is a city in southwestern Mauritania, on the Senegal River, and the seat of the Tarariza district. In 2013, it had approximately 33,600 inhabitants. … Read more

Fassala is a city with a large population, a refugee crisis, and droughts.

Fassala, Fassale, Fessale, or Vassale is a town and commune in the Hodh Ech Chargui region in southeastern Mauritania, on the border with Mali. Fassala … Read more

Kiffa is a city with a key communication and commercial hub

Kifa is a city in southern Mauritania, the administrative center of the Al-Assaba region. In 2013, it had a population of approximately 50,000. It is … Read more

The country’s key economic center, the port city, Nouadhibou

Nouadhibou is a port city in northwestern Mauritania, on the Cape Blanco, and the administrative center of the Dakhlet Nouadhibou region. In 2013, it had … Read more

An-Nama city lies at the junction of the Adrar landscapes and the sands of the Sahara

An-Nama is a city in southeastern Mauritania, the capital of the Houd el-Sharqi region, with a population of approximately 47,000 (as of 2013). The city … Read more