Néma, located in southeastern Mauritania close to the Mali border, is a town distinguished by its role as the capital of Hodh Ech Chargui Region. It nestles at the eastern end of the Aoukar, boasting a unique blend of urban and rural life with a population touching nearly 100,000 in its Department. Celebrated for its preservation of Mauritanian nomadic traditions, Néma is the terminus of the "Road of Hope" from Nouakchott, featuring diverse quartiers including the historical Edelibu.