Brakna Region

Brakna (Arabic: ولاية البراكنة‎) is a region in south-west Mauritania. Its capital is Aleg. Other major cities/towns include Bogué. The region borders the Mauritanian region of Tagant to the north-east, the Mauritanian regions of Assaba and Gorgol to the south-east, Senegal to the south-west and the Mauritanian region of Trarza to the north-west. The Sénégal River runs along the regions border with Senegal.

Departments of Brakna

Brakna is divided into 5 departments:

• Aleg
• Bababe
• Boghé
• M'Bagne
• Magta-Lahjar

See also:

• Regions of Mauritania
• Departments of Mauritania