| El Mina | |
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| — Commune and city — | |
  El Mina
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| Coordinates: 19°26′N 15°21′W / 19.433°N 15.35°W | |
| Country |  Mauritania |
| Region | Nouakchott |
| Population | |
| - Total | 95,011 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
El Mina is a suburb of Nouakchott and urban commune in western Mauritania. It has a population of 95,011.[1]
El Mina has a bad reputation in Mauritania. It is considered one of the poorest parts of the city and is known for its prostitution.
References
- ^ "Commune Collectivités urbaines à vocation industrielle et commerciale". République Islamique de Mauritanie:Communes de Mauritanie. http://www.mauritania.mr/commune/fr/fiche_commune_fr.asp?ID=70. Retrieved January 14, 2009.
Coordinates: 19°26′N 15°21′W / 19.433°N 15.35°W
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