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Nouadhibou
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A major fishing and industrial port north of the capital, close to the border with Western Sahara. It serves as a gateway to Banc d'Arguin National Park and is a great spot for sea fishing. Several shipwrecks can be seen in its bay.
Overview of Nouadhibou
It’s a major fishing and industrial port north of Nouakchott, close to the border with Western Sahara. The city serves as a gateway to the Banc d'Arguin National Park and is a great spot for sea fishing. Several shipwrecks can be seen in its bay. Nouadhibou is also the terminus of the "mineral train" ("The Desert Train") arriving from the east of the country.
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- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
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- Population: 118,167 inhabitants (2013).
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- Altitude: sea level.