Mederdra is a small town and commune in south-west
Mauritania
Mauritania (; ar, موريتانيا, ', french: Mauritanie; Berber: ''Agawej'' or ''Cengit''; Pulaar: ''Moritani''; Wolof: ''Gànnaar''; Soninke:), officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania ( ar, الجمهورية الإسلامية ...
, near the border of
Senegal. In 2000 it had a population of 6,858.
Transport
It lies on the route of a proposed railway line to connect phosphate mines at
Kaédi with the capital and port of
Nouakchott.
Famous citizens
Malouma Meidah, a popular singer and politician, was born in Mederdra in 1960.
, politician, was born here on 12 March 1912.
See also
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Transport in Mauritania
Citizens of Mauritania have various transportation methods. Railways and highways connect major cities in the country. Mauritania is a coastal country so there are many ports along its coast and there are a few big rivers that run through the coun ...
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Railway stations in Mauritania
Citizens of Mauritania have various transportation methods. Railways and highways connect major cities in the country. Mauritania is a coastal country so there are many ports along its coast and there are a few big rivers that run through the count ...
References
Communes of Trarza Region
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