Adrar Region
Adrar (Arabic: ولاية آدرار) is a large region in Mauritania, named for the Adrar Plateau. Its capital is Atar. Other major towns include Choum, Chinguetti and Ouadane. The region borders Western Sahara and the Mauritanian region of Tiris Zemmour to the north, Mali and the Mauritanian region of Hodh Ech Chargui to the east, the Mauritanian regions of Trarza and Tagant to the south and the Mauritanian region of Inchiri to the west.
Adrar is divided into 3 departments:
- Aoujeft Department
- Atar Department
- Chinguetti Department
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