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Mauritania is venturing through towns blanketed in sand, crossing moon-like plateaus, taking camel treks across dunes, travelling the longest, dustiest train in the world and gazing at ancient Saharan architecture. One thousand-mile stare coming up.
Travel Warning: Land Mines - Border Disputes - Caution Advised
Those planning to travel through the disputed territory of Western Sahara should note that many areas are mined. The border areas with Algeria and along the northern border with Mali should be avoided due to banditry.
In December 2007, four French tourists were murdered in the Aleg region; more recently, the French government cancelled the 2008 Dakar Rally due to security concerns across Mauritania. In view of these developments, travellers should exercise a high level of caution when visiting the country.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Population
2,500,000
Currency
Name: Ouguiya
Code: MRO
Symbol: UM
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +0
Country Dialing Code
+222
Weights & Measures
Metric
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