Fun facts about Rosso
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Rosso was once the capital of the Emirate of Trarza, a Precolonial Sahrawi State.
Rosso
Mauritania
Rosso is the major city of south-western Mauritania and capital of Trarza region. It is situated on the Senegal River at the head of the river zone allowing year-round navigation.
From the “History” section
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Rosso has the highest annual rainfall in the country, at 300mm/yr.
Rosso
Mauritania
Rosso is the major city of south-western Mauritania and capital of Trarza region. It is situated on the Senegal River at the head of the river zone allowing year-round navigation.
From the “Climate” section
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In 2004, up to 80% of crops were lost due to an infestation of locusts.
Rosso
Mauritania
Rosso is the major city of south-western Mauritania and capital of Trarza region. It is situated on the Senegal River at the head of the river zone allowing year-round navigation.
From the “Climate” section
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Rosso has been twinned with Moissy-Cramayel since 1986.
Rosso
Mauritania
Rosso is the major city of south-western Mauritania and capital of Trarza region. It is situated on the Senegal River at the head of the river zone allowing year-round navigation.
From the “Politics” section
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Mohamedou Ould Slahi is a notable writer and former detainee of Guantánamo Bay detention camp.
Rosso
Mauritania
Rosso is the major city of south-western Mauritania and capital of Trarza region. It is situated on the Senegal River at the head of the river zone allowing year-round navigation.
From the “Notable people” section
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