Mauritania, [a] officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, [b] is a country in Northwest Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara to the north and northwest, Algeria to …

6 days ago · Mauritania, 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 …

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Jul 9, 2024 · Provides an overview of Mauritania, including key dates and facts about this African country.

Destination Mauritania, a Nations Online country profile of the West African state in the southwestern Maghreb and the western African Transition Zone (Sahel).

Jan 10, 2025 · The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is in North Africa and borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara to the north, Algeria to the northeast, Mali in the east and southeast, and …

Discover Mauritania: a unique West African nation blending diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and rich history waiting to be explored.

Situated in West Africa, Mauritania has borders with Algeria to the northwest, Western Sahara to the North West, Mali to the east and south, Senegal on the southwest and the Atlantic Ocean on the west.

Mauritania is a land dominated by sand and barren soil located on the western flank of the Sahara Desert. Mauritania sees itself as a link connecting the northern, Arab nations of North Africa's …

Nov 19, 2025 · Mauritania’s contributions to the prehistory of western Africa are still being researched, but the discovery of numerous Lower Paleolithic (Acheulean) and Neolithic remains in the north …