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I Spent A Month Riding The Infamous Mauritanian Iron Ore Train And Here Are 25 Photos I Took
Beyond the endless dunes of the Western Sahara lies Mauritania — a country the size of France and Germany combined, yet home to a population of only 4 million. Poverty, scarce infrastructure, and a history of tourist kidnappings have made Mauritania one of the least explored countries in the region. Back in the late 19th century, during the European colonial era, French influence took hold of Mauritania, eventually incorporating it into French West Africa. The nation declared independence on November 28, 1960, evolving into the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Despite this, post-independence brought political instability, coups, and ethnic tensions, with the enduring impact of French colonialism shaping the socio-political landscape and influencing ongoing developmental challenges.
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#1
One Of The Workers Traveling On The Mauritanian Iron Ore Train
Final score:
20points
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#2
Mauritanian Iron Ore Train Arrives In The Town Of Choum, Around Halfway Between Nouadhibou And The Mines Of Zouerat
Some people wait to board the train, while a young man carries bread on his head, hoping to sell it to the train passengers.
Final score:
18points
#3
The Iron Ore Train Rides Towards Nouadhibou Loaded With Livestock That The Shepherd Is Observing
Final score:
18points
#4
Boy Carries A Bag With Some Bread That He Is Hoping To Sell For The Train Passengers When The Train Arrives
Final score:
17points
#5
A Young Mauritanian Man Hangs On The Side Of The Train While It Rides Through The Desert At Night
Final score:
14points
#6
As The Train Makes A Short Stop, Some Sheep Jump Off The Train And Try To Escape. The Shepherd Chases The Sheep And Finally Catches It
Final score:
14points
#7
Iron Ore Train Departs The Mines Of Zouerat For A 20-Hour Journey Back To The Port Of Nouadhibou. It Is Loaded With Iron Ore And Goats
Final score:
12points
#8
Mauritanian Man Fixes His Headscarf While Riding The Iron Ore Train Along The Moroccan Border
Headscarves are worn in order to protect the face from intense sun and dust.
Final score:
11points
#9
Portrait Of A Mauritanian Worker Inside The Cargo Carriage Of The Iron Ore Train
Final score:
11points
#10
Mauritanian Shepherds Ride The Iron Ore Train Back To Nouadhibou
Final score:
10points
#11
Mauritanian Man Rides Inside A Cargo Carriage Of The Iron Ore Train Between Nouadhibou And Zouerat
Final score:
10points
#12
Mauritanian Youngsters With A Cooler Bag Try To Sell Some Cold Drinks To The Passengers Of The Iron Ore Train. This Is The Last Carriage Of The Train And The Only One Dedicated To Passengers
Final score:
10points
#13
A Runaway Goat Is Being Dragged By The Shepherds Back On Top Of The Train
Final score:
9points
#14
Mauritanian Traders Load Boxes With Juice, Bananas, And Couscous Onto The Cargo Carriage Of The Iron Ore Train
Final score:
8points
#15
Men Pray At Dusk, Facing Towards Mecca As The Iron Ore Train Rides Through The Desert
Final score:
8points
#16
Most People Travel In Groups And Are Well Equipped With Pots And Pans And Always Make Tea And Cook Food While Traveling
Final score:
7points
#17
Shepherds Load Their Livestock Atop The Iron Ore Train
Final score:
7points
#18
Sahara Desert As Seen From The Carriage Of The Mauritanian Iron Ore Train
Somewhere on the horizon is Western Sahara – a disputed territory administered by Morocco. The border between Western Sahara and Mauritania is heavily mined.
Final score:
6points
#19
Mauritanian Traders Arrive At Zouerat Train Station And Are Met By Their Colleagues With A Pick-Up Truck Who Come To Collect The Goods
Final score:
6points
#20
Mauritanian Youngsters Climb Between The Carriages Of The Iron Ore Train As It Approaches The Mines Of Zouerat
Final score:
6points
#21
Workers Run To Greet The Arriving Train And Help Their Colleagues Unload The Goods And Livestock From The Train
Final score:
6points
#22
Street View Of Atar – A City Of 35,000 Residents Situated In The Middle Of The Route Between Nouadhibou And Zouérat
To reach Atar from the railway, however, you’ll need to hop into a 4×4 Toyota and travel across the pathless desert for about two hours.
Final score:
5points
#23
The Town Of Fderik As Seen From The Train. You Know You’re Approaching The Iron Ore Mines When The Soil Starts Turning Red
Final score:
5points
#24
People Wait For The Iron Ore Train To Arrive Just Outside The Town Of Choum. The Train Does Not Have A Proper Schedule And Sometimes Can Be Late For Hours
Final score:
5points
#25
The Goats Are Being Thrown Off The Train At The Final Stop In The Port Of Nouadhibou
Final score:
5points
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