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In 1958 Mauritania was granted autonomous status within the French Community. The current flag replaced the French tricolor on April 1, 1959, and no changes were made to the design at independence (Nov. 28, 1960). The green background of the flag and its star and crescent are traditional Muslim symbols that have been in use for centuries. Mauritania Official name: Al-Jumhuriyah al-Islamiyah al-Muritaniyah (Arabic) (Islamic Republic of Mauritania). Form of government ...

Skip Navigation Links Africa | World Country (long form)Islamic Republic of Mauritania CapitalNouakchott Total Area397,955.49 sq mi 1,030,700.00 sq km (slightly larger than three times the size of New Mexico) Population2,747,312 (July 2001 est.) Estimated Population in 20508,635,801 LanguagesHasaniya Arabic (official), Pular, Soninke, Wolof (official), French Literacy46.7% total, 53.4% male, 40% female (1998 est.) ReligionsMuslim 100% Life Expectancy49.06 male, 53.29 fema ...

The Library of Congress >> Especially for Researchers >> Research Centers Home >> Country Studies >> MauritaniaFind in Federal Research Division Pages Researchers Web Pages All Library of Congress Pages A Country Study: Mauritania Library of Congress Call Number DT554.22 .M385 1990 Mauritania Foreward Acknowledgements Preface Country Profile Country Geography Society Economy Transportation and Communications Government and Politics National Security Int ...

Mauritania Capital : Nouakchott Major Language(s) : Arabic, French, Ful Largest City : Nouakchott Date of UN Membership : 27 Oct. 1961 Largest City Population (in thousands, 1995) : 694 Latitude/Longitude (at largest city) : 18°06'N 15°57'W Currency : ouguiya GDP (million US$, 1997) : 955 Area (km2) : 1025520 Total Population (in thousands, 1999) : 2598 Population Density (per square km., 1997) : 2 GDP Per Capita (US$, 1997) : 388 NEW YORK MISSION ADDRESS : Permanent Repre ...

. . |2000 INDEX| 1999 INDEX 1996 INDEX Introduction Geography Population Government Economy Communicat's Transportation Military Transnational Issues Maps Flags . Feedback =========== [TOP] Mauritania Geography 2000 Location: Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Senegal and Western Sahara Geographic coordinates: 20 00 N, 12 00 W Map references: Africa Area: total: 1,030,700 sq km ...

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