Néma is a town in southeastern Mauritania, close to the border with Mali. It is located at around 16°37′0″N 7°15′0″W / 16.616667°N 7.25°W / 16.616667; -7.25Coordinates: 16°37′0″N 7°15′0″W / 16.616667°N 7.25°W / 16.616667; -7.25. It is the capital of Hodh Ech Chargui Region and of the Néma Department.