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Nouakchott
About Nouakchott
Nouakchott is the capital and the largest city of Mauritania. It lies on the Atlantic coast and has a deep-sea port. The city is surrounded by the Sahara desert and is home to a lively nomad culture.
Local highlights
- Visit the local markets including Nouakchott Silver Market
- See the Nouakchott Museum
Highlights in the vicinity
- Enjoy the beaches
- The desert
- Visit Chinguetti the seventh holiest city of Islam
- Parc National du Banc d'Arguin home to pelicans and flamingos
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 600 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC (0)
- Weather: hot and dry with temperatures around 30°C
Local transport
- Taxi
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Nouakchott International Airport
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