warn:Due to the danger posed by extreme jihadist groups, some governments advise against all non-essential travel to Mauritania and all travel to many parts of Mauritania. andAlgeriaBorders, especially withMaliThe bordering remote desert areas are especially dangerous. The ability of officials to provide consular assistance is extremely limited. (December 2016). | |
Mauritania,full nameIslamic Republic of Mauritania,YesWest AfricaOne of the countries. andAlgeria、Western Sahara、Mali、Senegalborder.
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MauritaniaIt’s a country in western Africa, bordering on the westAtlantic, Adjacent toSenegal、Western Sahara、MarleywithAlgeriaAnd isSahelwithMaghreba part of. The country is a vast and dry plain with an area of 1,030,700 square kilometers; the terrain is roughly flat, with sand dunes and cliff-like rock formations occasionally exposed. In the center of the border is a series of cliffs on the southwest side, which run through longitudinally and divide the plain into two; it also separates the sandstone plateaus of various veins, the highest of which isAdrar Plateau, The altitude reaches 500 meters. There are oasis at the foot of some cliffs, especially in spring. Above the plateau stands detached rock peaks, which are rich in minerals; the shorter ones are called "guelbs" and the taller ones are called "kedias". To the north is Mauritania's most famous huge concentric terrain——Richard structure. The largest town in Mao Country isZuelat, Next to the Mauritania Mountains, the highest peak reaches 1,000 meters above sea level.
history
In the classical era,MauritaniaThis territory is locatedLibyathe edge of. In the 3rd century, the Berber moved here. The name Mauritania originated from the ancient Berber kingdom andRomeThe province of Mauritania in the empire. Mauritania in history is located in the northern part of modern Mauritania. Conquered by Muslims in the 7th to 8th centuriesMaghreb, But there is no very intrusion to the south. The Islamization of Mauritania began in the 11th century. European colonists didn’t show much interest in this area untilFranceInvaded because of strategic reasons connecting North Africa and West Africa. Mauritania becameFrench West Africaa part of. In 1960,MauritaniaBreak awayFranceBecome an independent country.
area
Mauritania coast The capital of Mauritania and all the coastline are located in this area. |
Sahel Except for the Senegal River basin in the south, this area is relatively barren. |
Sahara The huge and barren northern desert area. |
city
- Nokchott: The country's largest city, political, cultural, commercial, and financial center.
- Nouadhibou: The second largest city in the country, is a large industrial port and fishery center.
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Safety
Western SaharaThe nearby area is dense with mines, making it extremely unsuitable to cross the area.AlgeriawithMaliThe border area is notorious for banditry activities. FromMoroccoA paved road in the country is particularly dangerous because it was the site of al-Qaeda’s kidnapping. If you must go this way, it is best to be in a tight convoy. In other areas, people should avoid showing off wealth or expensive goods. Although it may seem daunting, a little research and common sense will ensure a pleasant journey in Mauritania.
Check carefully the travel advice of your embassy or consulate. Due to the increasing number of attacks on Westerners in the past few years, most Western countries recommend being very cautious. People living abroad travel between cities during the day, in groups, and take the main route.
Medical treatment
For most Westerners, anywhere in the country (includingNouakchott) LocalwaterIt's not safe. If visitors cannot use a certain type of water purification or filtration system, they can only drink bottled water.Sahara DesertThe climate is very dry. You may become dehydrated easily, but you are not aware of it. The best rule of thumb is to make sure you urinate three times a day at reasonable intervals. At the hottest time of the year, this may mean drinking a few liters of water every day.
malariaIt is an endemic disease in the south of the country, and tourists should often use mosquito nets there. Mosquitoes are less common in the arid deserts in the north of the country, but they are present throughout the year in the south, if the prevalence of mosquitoes is slightly lower during the dry season (December to May).