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Chinguetti

human settlement in Mauritania

78km

20.45-12.35

Banc d'Arguin National Park

a breeding site for many different species of migratory birds, this coastal national park is a world heritage site.

363km

20.47-16.32

Nouakchott

capital of Mauritania

410km

18.1-15.95
Sights (1)

Chinguetti Mosque

Built in the thirteenth or fourteenth century, this mosque includes what is believed to be the second oldest continuously used minaret in all of the Muslim world. The mosque consciously lacks extensive adornment, in line with Maliki school of Islam. It's considered the national emblem of Mauritania. Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the mosque but may view the exterior.

76km

20.46333333-12.36666667
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Atar

Mauritania
Someday we will visit Atar or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Atar

Atar is a city in Saharan Mauritania.

Today, the Atar is best known to outsiders as an entryway for tourists to visit the ruins of the ancient Moorish cities of Ouadane and Chinguetti. It was a key stop in the world's longest off-road race, the Paris Dakar Rally, held every January.

The Adrar's mountains are from the primary era against the precambrian Tiris Zemmour. Near Atar, you can find stromatolites. In the North, you can find Choum with the train that comes from Nouadhibou and goes to Zouerate. East of Atar, through Amojjar Pass, is the difficult way to Chinguetti, Ouadane and the astonishing Richat Structure.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

28°C14
Precipitation: 1 mm

Feb

31°C17
Precipitation: 1 mm

Mar

33°C20
Precipitation: 1 mm

Apr

36°C23
Precipitation: 0 mm

May

40°C26
Precipitation: 1 mm

Jun

43°C28
Precipitation: 1 mm

Jul

44°C29
Precipitation: 2 mm

Aug

44°C29
Precipitation: 11 mm

Sep

42°C28
Precipitation: 11 mm

Oct

38°C26
Precipitation: 3 mm

Nov

33°C21
Precipitation: 0 mm

Dec

29°C16
Precipitation: 1 mm
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