Kiffa

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Kiffa
Commune and town
Kiffa
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 16°37′N 11°24′W / 16.617°N 11.400°W / 16.617; -11.400
Country Mauritania
Region Assaba Region

Kiffa is a city and department in south-central Mauritania. Kiffa is capital of Assaba Region. It is located at around 16°38′N 11°24′W / 16.63°N 11.4°W / 16.63; -11.4Coordinates: 16°38′N 11°24′W / 16.63°N 11.4°W / 16.63; -11.4.

It is famous for its antique Kiffa beads.

Nearby is Kiffa Airport.

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