Nouadhibou, Commercial port city on the Atlantic coast, Mauritania
Description
Nouadhibou is the second largest city in Mauritania and stretches across a 65-kilometer peninsula with several districts including the center, Numerowatt, and Cansado. Different neighborhoods and commercial areas spread along this strip of land.
History
The city was founded in 1907 by French settlers as Port-Étienne and received its current name Nouadhibou after Mauritania gained independence in 1960. This name change marked a new chapter for the port town.
Culture
The fish market shapes daily life here, where you can watch fishermen display their catches and work using traditional methods each morning.
Practical
You can reach the city by plane through the international airport or by road from Nouakchott and Western Sahara. The railway line from Zouérat offers an alternative way to arrive.
Did you know?
The port area holds over 300 abandoned ships, forming the largest collection of scuttled vessels in one location. These wrecks tell stories of fishing and maritime life across many decades.
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