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Alternatively known as Banc Ahmet

The timezone in Banc Ahmed is Africa/Nouakchott
Morning Sunrise at 07:44 and Evening Sunset at 18:36. It's Dark
Rough GPS position Latitude. 20.9500°, Longitude. -17.0000°

Weather near Banc Ahmed Last report from Nouadhibou, 5.9km away

Weather Temperature: 18°C / 64°F
Wind: 12.7km/h North
Cloud: No significant clouds

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Geographic features & Photographs around Banc Ahmed in Mauritania (general), Mauritania

point a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape.

shoal(s) a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material.

bay a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.

sabkha(s) a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides.

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

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

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

cape a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction.

island a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water.

beach a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves.

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

wreck the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel.

anchorage an area where vessels may anchor.

fort a defensive structure or earthworks.

seat of a first-order administrative division seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA).

port a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor.

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

airport a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo.

peninsula an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water.

marine channel that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable.


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Nouadhibou(NDB), Nouadhibou, Mauritania (5.9km)