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