The infamous Iron Ore Train, the longest and heaviest in the world, rumbles between Nouadhibou and Zouerat via Choum in Mauritania. You can ride it to get to...

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UnderstandIt is a traditional and active fishing port where ancient fishing techniques are used in which dolphins are used to surround and bring schools of fish closer to the coast and then they are caught in nets prepared for…

Get inIt is 150 km north-north-east of the capital Nouakchott, at the entrance to Cape Timiris.

SeeThe beach is the most popular attraction for swimmers.

DoGo driving along the beach, gaze at the skull of the Baleen whale.

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