Nouakchott

Just decades old on the west coast of the Sahara.

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Nouakchott is a place where the modern and traditional coexist, where the desert and the sea meet. The city is located on the Atlantic coast of Africa and is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Nouakchott was founded in 1959 as a fishing village, but has since grown into a bustling metropolis. The city is home to a mix of ethnic groups, including the Moors, Soninke, Wolof, and Pulaar. The city is also home to a large number of refugees, most of whom are from neighboring countries.

Nouakchott is a city of contrasts. The city is home to a mix of ethnic groups, including the Moors, Soninke, Wolof, and Pulaar. The city is also home to a large number of refugees, most of whom are from neighboring countries.

Average temperatures during the day in Nouakchott.
July
36°
Aug
35°
Sep
35°
Oct
37°
Nov
35°
Dec
32°
Jan
32°
Feb
35°
Mar
38°
Apr
40°
May
41°
Jun
40°

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