Zouérat

Zouérat – Mining Town of the North

Description
Zouérat is Mauritania’s main mining town, especially known for iron ore.

Geography
Northern Mauritania
Saharan desert
Extreme desert climate

History
Founded in the 1950s
Developed around mining industry
Linked by railway to Nouadhibou

Culture
Industrial town culture
Migrant workforce
Desert community life

Economy
Iron ore mining
Rail transport
Industrial services

Tourism & Attractions
Mining railway
Desert landscapes
Industrial heritage