Richat Structure

Summary

Richat Structure is a rock formation^[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of rock_formation entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,861 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Richat Structure is located in Ouadane^[3].
• Richat Structure is in the country of Mauritania^[4].
• Richat Structure's instance of is recorded as rock formation^[5].
• Richat Structure's Commons category is recorded as Richat Structure^[6].
• Richat Structure's located in time zone is recorded as UTC±00:00^[7].
• Richat Structure comprises Hofrat Ouadane^[8].
• Richat Structure's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 21.124, 'lon': -11.402}^[9].
• Richat Structure's heritage designation is recorded as IUGS Geological Heritage Site^[10].
• Richat Structure's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Eye of the Sahara'}^[11].
• Richat Structure's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'قَلْب الرِّيشَات'}^[12].
• Richat Structure sits at an elevation of {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+423'}^[13].

Body

Geography

Richat Structure is in the country of Mauritania^[4]. It is located in Ouadane^[3].

Physical Characteristics

Richat Structure sits at an elevation of {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+423'}^[13].

Designation and Status

Richat Structure's instance of is recorded as rock formation^[5]. Its heritage designation is recorded as IUGS Geological Heritage Site^[10].

Why It Matters

Richat Structure ranks in the top 2% of rock_formation entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,861 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[14] It is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[15]