Mauritania & Western Sahara with excellent topographic information on an indexed map with a street plan of central Nouakchot. Vivid altitude colouring with graphics for deserts, flood plains & salt flats shows the terrain. Oases, water wells & numerous spot heights are marked & the map provides plenty of names of geographical
Features: peaks, mountain chains & rock outcrops, plains, etc. Road network shows distances on main roads &
Includes:: dirt tracks. The map also shows locations of local airfields & the route of the iron ore railway line from the mines at Zouérat to the coast. Symbols highlight various places of tourist interest including world heritage sites, forts & archaeological remains, national parks & protected areas, beaches, etc. Names of main towns & important geographical features are also given in Arabic. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. The map had latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1º. Map legend
Includes:: English. The index lists separately locations in Mauritania, Western Sahara, plus the adjoining regions of Mali & Senegal. Also included is a plan of central Nouakchott indicating main public buildings, hotels & various facilities. Please note: this title is also available as a wall map.