Rosso

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Rosso is a major city in southwestern Mauritania. It is the capital of the Trarza region. It is at the top of the Senegal River. The town is 204 km south of the capital Nouakchott.

Rosso
روصو
Commune and town
Rosso Town Centre
Rosso Town Centre
Coordinates: 16°30′46″N 15°48′18″W / 16.51278°N 15.80500°W / 16.51278; -15.80500b
CountryMauritania
RegionTrarza
Government
 • MaireBamba Ould Dramane
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2013 census)
 • Commune and town51,026
 • Urban
33,518

History[change | change source]

Rosso was the capital of the Emirate of Trarza before it was taken over by France.

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