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Nouakchott
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Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania, in the southwestern part of the country, and one of the largest cities in the Sahara.
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Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania.
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Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania
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1,446,761
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2023 census
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1,000 km2 (390 sq mi)
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18.08528°N 15.97250°W
1. Nouakchott (Wikipedia)
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18.08528°N 15.97250°W
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construction began in 1958
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7 m (23 ft)
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Mauritania
1. Nouakchott (Wikipedia)
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Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania.
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