Mauritania - Wikipedia
WebMauritania, officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (Arabic: الجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية, al-Jumhūrīyah al-Islāmīyah al-Mūrītānīyah), is a sovereign country in Northwest Africa.
Mauritania - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebMauritania is a country in northwest Africa. The capital city, which is also the biggest city in the country, is Nouakchott. It is on the Atlantic coast. Its president is General Mohamed Ould Ghazouani. At 1,030,700 km² (397,929 mi² ), [8] Mauritania is the world's 29th-largest country (after Bolivia ). It is similar in size to Egypt.
Mauritania | History, Population, Capital, Flag, & Facts
WebApr 16, 2024 · Mauritania, country on the Atlantic coast of Africa. It forms a geographic and cultural bridge between the North African Maghrib and the westernmost portion of sub-Saharan Africa. Much of Mauritania encompasses part of …
History of Mauritania - Wikipedia
WebMauritania takes its name from the ancient Berber kingdom and later Roman province of Mauretania, and thus ultimately from the Mauri people, even though the respective territories do not overlap, historical Mauritania being …
Geography of Mauritania - Wikipedia
WebMauritania is the world’s largest country lying entirely below an altitude of 1,000 metres (3,300 ft). It borders the North Atlantic Ocean, between Senegal and Western Sahara, Mali and Algeria. It is considered part of both the Sahel and the Maghreb.
Mauritania - The World Factbook
WebDec 28, 2021 · Mauritania achieved independence from France in 1960. Mauritania initially began as a single-party authoritarian regime and saw 49 years of dictatorships, flawed elections, failed attempts at democracy, and military coups. Following the last coup in 2008, led by Ould Abdel AZIZ, AZIZ was elected president in 2009 and reelected in 2014.
Mauritania - World Factbook Glyph
WebApr 17, 2024 · A former French colony, Mauritania achieved independence from France in 1960. Mauritania initially began as a single-party, authoritarian regime and experienced 49 years of dictatorships, flawed elections, failed attempts at democracy, and military coups. Ould Abdel AZIZ led the last coup in 2008, was elected president in 2009, and was ...
Mauritania country profile - BBC News
Web22 May 2023. One of Africa's newest oil producers, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania bridges the Arab Maghreb and western sub-Saharan Africa. The largely-desert country presents a cultural...
Mauritania - The World Factbook
WebDec 20, 2023 · A former French colony, Mauritania achieved independence from France in 1960. Mauritania initially began as a single-party, authoritarian regime and saw 49 years of dictatorships, flawed elections, failed attempts at democracy, and military coups. Ould Abdel AZIZ led the last coup in 2008, and was elected president in 2009 and reelected in 2014.
Mauritania - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WebSome more facts: Mauritania is one of the least visited countries in the world. Mauritania is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, with 4.5 people/sq km. Mauritania was the last country to abolish slavery. The Bay of Nouadhibou is home to one of the world's largest ship graveyards. Mauritania | Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
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