Atlantic shoreline
The long, straight coast forms the western boundary. A strip of beach and dune separates the city from the ocean.
Minimalist map poster · Mauritania
Nouakchott Map Poster & Print
18.0858° N / 15.9785° W
A low, open grid on the Atlantic coast, set between long sandy beaches and the dunes of the Sahara.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Nouakchott in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Nouakchott, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Nouakchott at home
The map
About this Nouakchott map poster
Nouakchott is a young capital. It was chosen shortly before Mauritania became independent in 1960 and was built on what had been a small coastal village. The map reflects that recent origin. A broad, orderly grid of avenues forms the centre, and the city then spreads outward in large, loosely filled districts across flat, sandy ground between the ocean and the desert.
To the west, the Atlantic coastline runs in an almost perfectly straight line, with no bay or estuary to interrupt it. The fishing beach, where brightly painted pirogues come ashore each day, is one of the city's best-known scenes. On a Nouakchott map poster the coast acts as a clean edge, and the streets fade out to the east where the dunes begin.
The deep-water Port of Friendship lies south of the centre. The city grew very quickly after the droughts of the 1970s and 1980s, when many people moved to the capital. That rapid growth shows in the plan: central districts are laid out as rectangles, while the outer districts form wide, open grids with plenty of empty space.
- Population
- 1.2 million
- Coordinates
- 18.0858° N / 15.9785° W
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Time zone
- Nouakchott
- Region
- Nouakchott, Mauritania
Planned centre
The core, laid out around independence, is built on wide perpendicular avenues. It is the most regular part of the map.
Edge of the desert
To the east and north the street network thins into sand. The city's boundary with the Sahara is gradual and clearly visible from above.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Nouakchott
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Nouakchott
A map that means something
Nouakchott has a simple, open outline defined by the ocean and the desert. It makes a spare, well-balanced poster, and it means a lot to Mauritanians at home and abroad.
You can set the title, subtitle and coordinates line, in any language you prefer, and choose from five styles. Sand suits the city's setting well. HD files in six sizes cost $9, and a free watermarked preview is available first.
Order the Nouakchott posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Nouakchott map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Nouakchott poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Nouakchott poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Nouakchott poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Nouakchott poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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