Gorgol Region

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Gorgol
ولاية كركول
Region of Mauritania
Country  Mauritania
Departments
Capital Kaédi
Area
 • Total 13,600 km2 (5,300 sq mi)
Population (2000[1])
 • Total 248,980
 • Density 18/km2 (47/sq mi)

Gorgol (Arabic: ولاية كركول‎) is a region in southern Mauritania. Its capital is Kaédi and the Gorgol River forms parts of the landscape. 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 region's border with Senegal.

Departments of Gorgol

Gorgol is divided into 4 departments:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Regions of Mauritania. Statoids.com
Mauritania

Coordinates: 16°03′N 12°49′W / 16.050°N 12.817°W / 16.050; -12.817

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