Gorgol
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Gorgol (Arabic: ولاية كركول) is a region in southern Mauritania. Its capital is Kaédi. Other major cities/towns include Mbout and Maghama. The region borders the Mauritanian regions of Brakna and Assaba to the north, the Mauritanian region of Guidimaka to the south-east and Senegal to the south-west. The Senegal River runs along the regions border with Senegal.
Gorgol is divided into 4 departments:
- Kaedi
- M'Bout
- Maghama
- Monguel
See also:
- Gorgol is also the name of an orc in Tolkien's Middle-earth epos.
- Regions of Mauritania
- Departments of Mauritania
| Regions of Mauritania |  |
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| Adrar • Assaba • Brakna • Dakhlet Nouadhibou • Gorgol • Guidimaka • Hodh Ech Chargui • Hodh El Gharbi • Inchiri • Nouakchott • Tagant • Tiris Zemmour • Trarza |
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