Nouakchott is the capital city of Mauritania.

Map of Nouakchott

07.5 km (4.7 mi)15 km (9.3 mi)22.5 km (14 mi)30 km (19 mi)
Height
-4 m (-13 ft), 5 m (16 ft), 10 m (33 ft), 25 m (82 ft), 40 m (131 ft), 50 m (164 ft), Max altitude 54 m (177 ft)
Sea depth
0 m (0 ft), 150 m (492 ft), 600 m (1970 ft), 1800 m (5910 ft), 3200 m (10500 ft), deeper than 5200 m (17060 ft)
Height from west to east in Nouakchott
−100 m0 m25 m50 m75 mafrr.com54 m−4 mTegourâret es SbâkhWest28.6 kmEast
Height from south to north in Nouakchott
−100 m0 m25 m50 m75 mafrr.com154 m−4 mTegourâret es SbâkhSouth56.1 kmNorth
1North Atlantic Ocean (West)0 m

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Basic Information

Country: Mauritania

Capital City: Nouakchott, capital city of Mauritania

Location

Latitude: 18.08643

Longitude: -15.97534

Where is Nouakchott located in Mauritania?