Post #373

A Three-Kilometer-Long Train ⚙️ A train of 200 cars, stretching 2.5–3 kilometers in length, is one of Mauritania’slandmarks. It's habitat is a 700-kilometer route between the iron ore mines of Zouerate and the port of Nouadhibou on the Atlantic coast. 📉 The mining industry, including the iron mines of Zouerate, accounts for up to 25% of the country’s entire economy. In a certain sense, the ore-carrying train is a legacy of an aging economic model centered on raw exports. 📈On the other hand, as long as the locomotives keep going from the mines to the sea and back, they attract tourists, while locals hop on the train to travel and shoot TikToks — a interesting example of how modern economy can develop around an old industry. ➡️ Follow to stay informed - @devilsbelow