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Full country name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania Area: 1,030,400 sq km (402,000 sq mi) Population: 2.5 million Capital city: Nouakchott (pop 600,000) Languages: Arabic (official), French, various tribal languages Religion: Islam Government: Republic President: Maaouya Ould Sidi Ahmed Taya GDP per head: US$1050 Inflation: 4.7% Major industries:Iron ore, fish |
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| Trans-Africa Expedition Stage I traveled through Mauritania in late February 2001. We visited Nouâdhibou, Nouakchott, and drove across the Banc d'Arguin. The highlight was crossing the open desert and driving along the beach highway. |  |
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