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Bookmark or Share- Mauritania - The World FactbookMauritania 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 reelected in 2014.
- History of Mauritania - WikipediaMauritania 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 considerably further north than modern Mauritania.
- Mauritania | History, Population, Capital, Flag, & Facts | BritannicaMauritania, 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 the Sahara desert. Its capital is Nouakchott.
- 12 Most Beautiful Places in Mauritania to VisitMauritania is a land of stark contrasts and untold beauty, a hidden gem in the heart of West Africa. From the sweeping dunes of the Sahara to the bustling fish markets of Nouakchott, this country offers an array of experiences that are as diverse as they are captivating.
- Mauritania - WikitravelMauritania is a country in northwest Africa. Geographically part of the Maghreb, Mauritania borders Algeria, Senegal and Mali, along with the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Mauritania is a land about desert and ocean.
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