Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania · Africa
Nouadhibou sits on the route: 25 minutes from La Güera.
Nouadhibou is a city located in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania. With a population of 146,048, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Nouadhibou sits in Mauritania. It's in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nouadhibou to your route.
Nouadhibou (; Arabic: نواذيبو, Hassaniyya: [nwaðiːbu] ), formerly named Port-Étienne, is the second largest city in Mauritania and serves as a major commercial center. The city has about 173,000 inhabitants. It is situated on a 65-kilometre peninsula or headland called Ras Nouadhibou, Cap Blanc, or Cabo Blanco, ofRead more
which the western side has the city of La Güera. Nouadhibou is consequently located merely a couple of kilometers from the border between Mauritania and Western Sahara. Its current mayor is Elghassem Ould Bellali, who was installed on 15 October 2018.
Nouadhibou is a major hotspot for migrant smuggling, serving as a key departure point for those attempting to reach Europe.
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Nouadhibou is located in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania, Africa. The coordinates are 20.9419 latitude, -17.0384 longitude.
Nouadhibou has a population of approximately 146,048 people, making it a city in Mauritania.
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