World Region Information --- Mauritania Information
We are researching the regional information of Mauritania. The Mauritania Islamic Republic is a country in Northwest Africa. We will feature information that seems to be good to know when advancing to Mauritania.
It is bordered by Western Sahara to the north and northwest, Algeria to the northeast, Mali to the east and southeast, and Senegal to the southwest. The west faces the Atlantic Ocean.
About 1.03 million km2
Nouadhibou(120,000), etc.
about 4.4 million
Haratine 40%, Arab-Berber 30%, Halplal, Fulani, Mande, Wolof 30%
Arabic
Islam
- Saudique Mosque
It is characterized as a Muslim country and still retains French colonial influences.
- Port de Peche
- Banc d'Arguin National Park
- Terjit Oasis
- Monolithe de Ben Amira
There is compulsory education from 6 to 14 years old.
- Universite de Nouakchott
- Bibliotheque Habott
- National Library of Mauritania
1850-60 French forces gain control of southern Mauritania
1898 France gains Moorish allegiance
1904 Mauritania established as a French colony
1920 Became part of French West Africa
1946 Became a French overseas territory
1958 Mauritania gains autonomy
1960 Independence
1976 Mauritania and Morocco divide the former Spanish Sahara (now Western Sahara) after Spain withdraws. Guerrilla Resistance on the Polisario Front
1978 Dismissal of the president by a coup d'etat. Establishment of a special military government
1979 Peace agreement signed with the Polisario Front
1980 Officially abolished slavery
1984 Colonel Taya seizes power in a coup d'etat
1989 Mauritania-Senegal border dispute. Racial riots broke out in both countries
1992 President Taya elected
1997 President Taya re-elected
2002 Opposition reform movement calling for greater rights for blacks and descendants of slaves banned
2003 Coup attempt. President Taya is re-elected. Human trafficking is prohibited by law
2004 Government announces coup attempt. Locust damage spread
2005 Worst hit by locust damage. A coup occurred while President Taya was traveling abroad. A provisional military government is established. Suspension of membership of the African Union
2006 Started offshore oil production. Approved a constitutional amendment limiting the president's term of office to two five-year terms
2007 Rejoined the African Union. Congress outlaws slavery
2008 Four French tourists were killed in an al-Qaeda-related terrorist attack. Canceled the Dakar Rally. Terror suspect arrested. Moderate Islamic opposition joins the government. A military government is established by a coup d'etat
2009 President Abdel Aziz elected
2011 media liberalization announced
2012 Malian refugees flow into Mauritania. Abolitionist leader detained
2014 President Abdel Aziz re-elected. Opposition boycotts election
It is a presidential republic. The parliament is unicameral.
- Presidential Palace
- Assemblee Nationale Mauritanienne
$1,309
Despite abundant natural resources, Mauritania remains poor. The country's economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, with major industries including mining (especially iron ore), petroleum, and fishing.
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