Santiago, the largest island in the Cape Verde Islands

Santiago, also known as São Tiago, is the largest island in Cape Verde. It is the most important agricultural center and home to half the … Read more

Atar, a city surrounded by desert on all sides

Atar, a city in western Mauritania, nestled in an oasis on the edge of the Sahara, is the administrative center of the Atar District and … Read more

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