Adrar

Region · 🇲🇷 Mauritania

Population 71,623

Area 222,644 km²

Time zone Africa/Nouakchott

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Adrar is a remote region of the Mauritanian Sahara characterized by dramatic geological formations and historic caravan stops. It features the Richat Structure, a 40-kilometer wide circular formation visible from space, and Ben Amera, the continent's largest monolith. The region is home to Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its dry-stone architecture and ancient Islamic libraries. Visitors can also explore the Aouelloul impact crater and palm-fringed oases that provide vital water sources in the arid Akchar Desert.

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