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The timezone in Astafer is Africa/Nouakchott
Morning Sunrise at 07:01 and Evening Sunset at 18:13. It's Dark
Rough GPS position Latitude. 17.7333°, Longitude. -12.7000°

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Geographic features & Photographs around Astafer in Mauritania (general), Mauritania

wadi a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East.

hill a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m.

hills rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m.

well a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface.

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intermittent lake A lake which may dry up in the dry season.

sandy desert an extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes.

dune(s) a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand.

depression(s) a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage.

stony desert a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones.

ridge(s) a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest.

intermittent pond A pond which only forms when conditions are wet enough.

populated place a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.

dam a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water.

locality a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries.


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