Mauritania – Geography Mauritania is a desert state. The Senegal River forms a southern border with Senegal, while the other borders are straight lines drawn through completely uninhabited areas. The terrain is flat; only a few mountain areas reach over 500 m. The large desert areas are without vegetation and completely characterized by the winds. […]
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In Mauritania, which is located on the Atlantic coast of Northwest Africa, it is really just hot and dry. Two-thirds of the country is desert. There is still some greenery in the south and on the coast in the west. This is also where most precipitation falls. But that doesn’t amount to much. From December to March it is bearable, with an average daytime temperature of 30°C and a cooling breeze in the evening. The other months are very hot: 40°C is quite normal. At night, on the other hand, it can cool down to below zero in the desert. Check aristmarketing for Mauritania in 1997.
Mauritania Economy
Subchapters: Basic data Public finances and the state budget Banking system Tax System Basic data Mauritania has maintained GDP growth of 5% and above since 2012. In 2015, according to current data, GDP grew “only” by 3.1%. The main reason for this drop was the reduction in the prices of iron ore, which is Mauritania’s […]
Mauritania Recent History
From independence to the 1980s According to localcollegeexplorer, the territory of Mauritania became a protectorate of France in 1904 and from 1920 it was one of the 8 territories of French West Africa. In 1958 Mauritania opted for autonomy within the French Community and in 1960 proclaimed itself independent, with the name of République Islamique […]
Mauritania State Overview
Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Located this country in the north of the African continent. It has an approximate area of 1,025,520 km² and ranks 29th in area. It is almost completely occupied by the Sahara desert, so it has an extreme desert climate with a great daily temperature range and little rainfall. The Senegal River serves as […]
Mauritania Travel Advice
General travel information for Mauritania Continent: Africa Geographical location: West Africa, Sahel zone Highest elevation: Kediet Ijill (915 m above sea level) Longest river: Senegal (813 km) Form of government: Islamic Republic System of Government: Presidential system Languages: Arabic Neighboring countries: Morocco, Algeria, Mali, Senegal Capital: Nouakchott Area: Approx. 1,030,700 km² Residents: Approx. 4,300,000 people […]