Nouakchott

geographical name

Nouak·​chott nu̇-ˈäk-ˌshät How to pronounce Nouakchott (audio)
city in southwestern Mauritania that is the capital of Mauritania population 958,399

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“Nouakchott.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nouakchott. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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