The western portion of the wind-swept Sahara is largely occupied by nomadic tribesmen in the north and pastoral peoples in the south. It is an interesting and photogenic country, popular with Europeans.

The map shows both permanent and intermittent streams and creeks, as wells as dry lakes or salt flats, and desert areas are indicated. Also shown are numerous wells, many with names.

The map includes an inset with a basic street plan of Nouakchott and an index of place names.

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