The Iron Ore Train is one of the longest rail trains in the world, playing an important role for Mauritania's economy. The train transports iron ore from the iron ore mines in Zouerate to the port in Nouadhibou.

The train starts from the city of Zouerate in northern Mauritania. Zouerate has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world.

After Zouerate, the train goes to Nouadhibou in the south of the country. Nouadhibou is the largest port in Mauritania.

The train consists of more than 200 wagons. Each wagon can carry 120 tons of iron ore.

The total length of the train is 660 kilometers. This is equal to the distance from New York City to Philadelphia.

The train is operated by a company called Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM). SNIM is the sole owner of Mauritania's iron ore industry.

The Iron Ore Train is an important source of income for the Mauritanian economy.

The train has helped build Mauritania's iron ore industry into one of the largest in the world. The train creates jobs in Mauritania and increases Mauritania's foreign trade.

Some interesting features of the train: The train is one of the longest railroad trains in the world.

The train carries about 15 million tons of iron ore per year.

The train is an important source of income for Mauritania's economy.

The train has helped to build Mauritania's iron ore industry into one of the largest in the world.

The train makes about 200 trips a year. Each trip is a train of more than 200 wagons. The total weight of the train can weigh up to 34,000 tons. This is equivalent to the weight of about 100 Airbus A380 airplanes.

It travels at an average speed of 70 kilometers per hour. The train's journey takes about 24 hours. The train's route passes through desert and mountainous terrain. The train is designed for challenges such as desert temperatures and sandstorms.

The train will continue to play an important role for the growth of Mauritania's iron ore industry. With the development of new iron ore mines, the train could increase its transportation capacity in the coming years.