Nouadhibou Industrial Port

The Nouadhibou Industrial Port, commonly known as Point Central, is the cornerstone of Mauritania's national economy and its primary gateway for international trade. It serves as the vital maritime terminus for the Sahara railway, where the world's longest trains arrive daily carrying iron ore from the inland mines of Zouérat. Operated by the state-owned company SNIM, the port features specialized deep-water berths capable of accommodating massive bulk carriers. Beyond mining, the port area is a critical hub for the West African fishing industry, supported by extensive processing facilities and cold storage warehouses. The strategic location on the Ras Nouadhibou peninsula provides a natural harbor protected from the Atlantic's harsh swells. Adjacent to the industrial zone lies the township of Cansado, a purpose-built residential area established in the 1960s for mining employees. The port's development is central to Mauritania's industrial strategy, facilitating both mineral exports and the regional distribution of essential fuels and commercial goods.

Nearby cities

Nouakchott

Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania and lies on the Atlantic coast.

Nouakchott Central Market

The central market of Nouakchott is a significant hub for regional trade.

Nouadhibou

Nouadhibou is located on the Ras Nouadhibou peninsula and is the economic center for iron ore exports.

Kiffa-Nord

Kiffa-Nord is an expanding part of Kiffa.

Kiffa

Kiffa is a city in southern Mauritania and capital of the Assaba region.

Market Town Kiffa

Kiffa serves as a central hub for trade in the eastern regions of Mauritania.

Nouakchott Wholesale Market

This wholesale market in Nouakchott coordinates the flow of goods in the capital.

Kaedi Distribution Center

Kaedi serves as an important commercial base along the river course.

Kaédi-Nord

Kaédi-Nord includes residential areas on the northern edge of Kaédi.

Kaedi Agricultural Center

Kaedi is situated along the Senegal River and is a center for local agriculture.

Kaédi

Kaédi is located on the Senegal River and serves as an agricultural hub.

Gorgol

Gorgol is an important settlement area in the region of the same name.

Zouérat

Zouérat is the center of Mauritanian iron ore mining in the Sahara Desert.

Zouérat-Nord

Zouérat-Nord includes the northern expansion zones of the industrial town Zouérat.

Atar Oasis Agriculture

Atar is a center for date palm cultivation in the Sahara.

History & landmarks

Choum

Choum is a strategic desert outpost on the route of the famous iron ore train, serving as a gateway to the Adrar Plateau.

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Cap Blanc Dune

The dune at Cap Blanc marks the northwestern tip of Mauritania on the Atlantic.

More places

Nouadhibou Fishing Industry

In Nouadhibou, fish processing is a central economic sector.

Nouadhibou Port

Nouadhibou is Mauritania's main seaport for iron ore exports.

Nouadhibou Free Trade Zone

The Nouadhibou Free Trade Zone is intended to attract investments.

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Boulanouar Wind Farm

The wind farm near Boulanouar is a model project for renewable energy.

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Banc d'Arguin Coast

Banc d'Arguin National Park encompasses an extensive coastal region on the Atlantic.