List of rivers of Mauritania

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This is a list of rivers in Mauritania . This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name.

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Kaédi Commune and town in Gorgol, Mauritania

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El Oued Province Province in Algeria

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El Oued city in El Oued Province, Algeria

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Algiers Province Province in Algeria

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Oued El Ma Place in Batna, Algeria

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The Gorgol River is a river of southern Mauritania that is a tributary of the Sénégal River. The river is formed by the confluence of the Gorgol Noir, with the Gorgol Blanc. The Gorgol joins the Sénégal River at Kaédi.

Oued Essalem is a town and commune in Relizane Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 9319. It was previously named Henri Hoc under French colonization. The commune is located in the south-west of its province, it spans over 292.95 km² and the Manesfa River passes through it, it is the largest commune by area of its district. It is linked by the RN23, and is a stop between the large cities of the west, Tiaret, Oran and Mostaganem, it also possesses a departemental road linking it with the town of Oued El Abtal. Located 100 km away from the Mediterranean Sea, Oued Essalem experiences a warm and dry climate, with a slight alpine tendency, its winters are often rainy, and snowfall can sometimes occur.

Oued Saoura Intermittent river mainly in Béchar Province, Algeria

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Ammas Village in Béchar Province, Algeria

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El Maffa Village in Béchar Province, Algeria

El Maffa is a village in the commune of El Ouata, in Béchar Province, Algeria. The village is located on the northeast bank of the Oued Saoura 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast of El Ouata. It is connected to El Ouata by a local road along the side of the river, along with the other villages Ammas, Aguedal and El Beïda.

Guelmim-Oued Noun Region

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Oued El Abid

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Bou Sellam River

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