Mauritania country

 

Mauritania Capital: Nouakchott

Mauritania Dialing code: +222

Mauritania Airport code: GQNL, GQNI

Mauritania Continent: Africa

Mauritania Area:  397,953 sq mi  (1,030,700 km2)

Mauritania Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya

Mauritania Official Language:  Arabic

Mauritania Population: 5.2 million (Approx.)

Mauritania National Day: 28 November

Mauritania National Animal: African wild cat

Mauritania National Bird:  No official

Mauritania National Fruit: Ziziphus mauritiana

Mauritania National Flower:  no official

Mauritania National Tree: Acacia dealbata

Mauritania National Sport: Football

Mauritania Time zone: UTC ±00:00 ( GMT ±00:00)

Mauritania Driving side: right side of the road

Mauritania Flag:

Green- Represents hope.

Red stripes- presents bloodshed.

Gold- represents Sahara desert.

Culture of Mauritania:

Mauritania has many ethnic groups, and rich and diverse. It is also indigenous. Mauritania's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in Mauritania is Islamic.

Mauritania is full of nature, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Mauritania:

• Terhit
• Arguin
• Ben Amera
• Ouadana

Traditional Festivals in Mauritania:

• Festival of Heritage Cities
• Aleg Festival of Culture and the Arts
• Kiffa Festival of Culture
• Bennechab Festival

Mauritania Must-try Foods:

• Thieboudienne
• Méchoui
• Millet

Weather in Mauritania:

The Mauritania country has two seasons. Wet Season November-April. Dry season May-October.

Economics of Mauritania:

Mauritania is more dependent on Agriculture. Its GDP is $10 billion (approximately), ranking it 147 in the world. This country has 47% debt. The natural resource sector is Mauritania's main source of income.

Mauritania imports Vehicles, petroleum, food, Pharmaceutical, and Machinery. Its exports are Gold, chemicals, wood, Copper, Fruits, Sugar, and oil.

Mauritania's export and import partners are Switzerland, India, Bangladesh, China, South Africa, and Spain.

Sports in Mauritania:

Football is the most popular national sport in Mauritania. Other popular sports in Mauritania are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Mauritania:

How many airports are in Mauritania?

There are 22 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is the biggest airport in Mauritania.

Mauritania's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and Maritime transport which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Mauritania?

27 countries do not require visas. The government grants 39 e-visas and 30 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 132 countries.

The passport ranks 80 in the world.

Defense in Mauritania:

Mauritania is the safest country in the world. The army, navy, air force, and paramilitary is the military, with limited powers of 1,00,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $230 Million approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 130.

Mauritania Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

•  Mauritania has official name of the country is the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
• Mauritania is rich in mineral resources, especially iron and ore.
• Mauritania was the last country to legally abolish slavery.
• Mauritania is 70 per cent of it is covered by the Sahara Desert.
• Mauritania became the last country in the world to abolish slavery.