Fun fact 1 about Nouakchott
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Nouakchott was originally a fortified fishing village before becoming the capital of Mauritania.
Nouakchott
Mauritania
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Nouakchott
Mauritania
Country
Mauritania
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
18.09, -15.98
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.
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