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Mauritania
 Mauritania ... of Mauritania, is a country in northwest Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west, by Senegal on the south-west, by Mali on the east and south-east, by Algeria on the north-east, and by Moroccan-annexed territory of Western Sahara on the north-west. It is named after the ancient Berber kingdom of Mauretania. The capital and largest city is Nouakchott, located on the Atlantic coast. The first fully democratic Presidential election since 1960 occurred on 11 March 2007. The election is the final transfer from military to civilian rule following the military coup in 2005. This is the first time the president will have been selected by ballot in the country's history.Newest Review: ... it has some of the most beautiful desert you can find. On the Nouakchott beach you find orange sand falling into the blue cool atlantic ocean. Yes this place is beautiful but beware alcholol is out, this is a strict islamic country with prison sentences for alcohol offences but with corruption so rife then you can generally buy your way out of trouble. If you get desperate for a beer then ... more ... try the Congolese embassy, if you speak to the guard then if he likes you he may direct you to the private drinking den around the back. Opinion is a stunning beautiful country with corruption everywhere, but remember this is strictly arab africa, get o...more |
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Its a dry life in Mauritania (167 words)
by - written on 26/01/01 (Somewhat useful, 51 readings)
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So you have managed to find one of the most remote countries in west africa and you want the honest truth. Mauritania is hot and prone to extensive dust storms, but to counter this it has some of the most beautiful desert you can find. On the Nouakchott beach you find orange sand falling into the blue cool atlantic ocean. Yes this place is beautiful but beware alcholol is out, this is a strict islamic country with prison sentences for alcohol offences but with corruption so rife then you can generally buy your way out of trouble. If you get desperate for a beer then try the Congolese embassy, if you speak to the guard then if he likes you ... Read the complete review
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