Aleg
For the Belarusian given name, see Aleh.
Aleg ألاك | |
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Commune and town | |
Aleg Location in Mauritania | |
Coordinates: 17°3′N 13°55′W / 17.050°N 13.917°W | |
Country | Mauritania |
Region | Brakna |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 15,521 |
Aleg is the capital of the Brakna Region, Mauritania. It is located at 17°3′0″N 13°55′0″W / 17.05000°N 13.91667°WCoordinates: 17°3′0″N 13°55′0″W / 17.05000°N 13.91667°W.
The town includes the village of 'Elb Jmel.
Aleg is known as the birthplace of former President of Mauritania, Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi.
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