Aleg is the capital of the
Brakna Region
Brakna ( ar, ولاية البراكنة) is a region in south-west Mauritania. Its capital is Aleg. Other major cities/towns include Boghé. The region borders the Mauritanian regions of Tagant to the north-east, Assaba and Gorgol to the so ...
, Mauritania. It is located at .
Background
The town includes the village of
'Elb Jmel, and the village of Lamden which is known as the birthplace of former President of Mauritania,
Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi
Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi ( ar, سيدي محمد ولد الشيخ عبد الله; 193822 November 2020) was a Mauritanian politician who was President of Mauritania from 2007 to 2008. He served in the government during the 19 ...
.
References
Regional capitals in Mauritania
Communes of Brakna Region
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