Citizens of Mauritania have various transportation methods. Railways and highways connect major cities in the country. Mauritania is a coastal country so there are many ports along its coast and there are a few big rivers that run through the country. Lastly, there are 26 airports spread out throughout the country.
Photograph of the Trans-Saharan highway taken near Nouadhibou
The Road of Hope [fr] in Mauritania
Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. The city also serves as the administrative and economic center of Mauritania.
Image: Nouakchott
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Image: Mauritania presidential palace Le Palais Présidentiel Nouakchott