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What is the capital city of Mauritania?

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The capital city of Mauritania is Nouakchott.123

Located on a plateau near the Atlantic coast, the city was developed following the country's independence in 1960. It serves as a central hub for the nation, connecting the agricultural south with the mineral-rich north, and is home to the University of Nouakchott.23