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
• Boghe
• M'Bagne
• Magta-Lahjar

See also:

• Regions of Mauritania
• Departments of Mauritania

v • d • e Regions of Mauritania Adrar • Assaba • Brakna • Dakhlet Nouadhibou • Gorgol • Guidimaka • Hodh Ech Chargui • Hodh El Gharbi • Inchiri • Nouakchott • Tagant • Tiris Zemmour • Trarza

Coordinates: 17°38′N 13°25′W / 17.633°N 13.417°W / 17.633; -13.417

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