Chinguetti | |
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Department | |
Country | Mauritania |
Region | Adrar Region |
Area | |
• Total | 61,815 km2 (23,867 sq mi) |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 6,811 |
• Density | 0.11/km2 (0.29/sq mi) |
Time zone | +0 (UTC+0) |
Chinguetti is a department of the Adrar Region in Mauritania. The capital lies at Chinguetti, an ex-Middle Ages center for trade which is considered to be a ghost town. The other villages in this mostly desert-area department are Ain Savra and Veille Ville.
Coordinates: 20°27′N 12°21′W / 20.450°N 12.350°W