What is the name of the desert region the train travels through?
The Sahara Desert.
How much iron ore can the train carry?
17,000 tons.
A type of rock from which iron can be extracted.
iron ore
Why do the Mauritanians rely on the train?
To see their family, to sell their goods and to search for work.
How long does the train journey take?
16 to 21 hours, one way.
Apart from iron ore, what else does the train carry?
people/ passengers/ tourists
How many cars does the train have?
More than 200 cars.
Where are the iron ore mines located?
In Zouérat.
A country in Northwest Africa.
Mauritania
What is the train also called?
It's also called "The world's most extreme railway".
Where does the train journey end?
At the port of Nouadhibou.
What type of environment does the train travel through?
A desert environment / The Sahara Desert.
How often does the train operate between Zouérat and Nouadhibou?
every day
What is the main purpose of the train?
To transport iron ore from the mines to the port.
How long is the train?
About 2.5 kilometers.
What is the name of the country where this train operates?
Mauritania.