Akjoujt

Akjoujt (Arabic: أكجوجت) is a small city in western Mauritania. It is the capital of the Inchiri region. "Akjoujt" (ɑk'ʤuʤt) means 'wells'. The city's main industry is gold and copper mining.

Akjoujt
أكجوجت
Skyline of Akjoujt
Akjoujt
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 19°45′N 14°23′W
Country Mauritania
RegionInchiri
Population
  Total11,235
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