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Lucian Daghie, a Romanian globetrotter, traveled for 13 hours on the world's longest freight train across the Mauritanian desert. This journey took place on December 3, 2021, marking Mauritania as his 169th country visited. The train, which carries iron ore from Zouérat to Nouadhibou, spans approximately 700 kilometers and can have up to 210 wagons. Daghie chose to ride on the ore-laden wagons instead of passenger cars, paying locals to level the cargo for comfort. The trip involved extreme temperatures, requiring warm clothing and protective eyewear. The railway is crucial for Mauritania's economy, transporting significant amounts of iron ore.