Nouadhibou, Commercial port city on the Atlantic coast, Mauritania
The second largest city of Mauritania extends along a 65-kilometer peninsula, featuring multiple districts including the center, Numerowatt, and Cansado sections.
Originally established as Port-Étienne in 1907 by French colonists, the city received its current name Nouadhibou after Mauritania gained independence in 1960.
The Fish Market stands at the center of local life, where fishermen display their catches and demonstrate traditional fishing methods each morning.
Travelers can reach Nouadhibou through its international airport, connected roads from Nouakchott and Western Sahara, or the railway line from Zouérat.
The port area contains over 300 abandoned vessels, creating the largest collection of scuttled ships in a single location.
Location: Dakhlet Nouadhibou
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
GPS coordinates: 20.91270,-17.05031
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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