1. Mauritania Culture History And Archaeology Mauritania Culture History and Archaeology Culture history, archaeological sites, and other information related to the past of the nation of Mauritania. http://archaeology.about.com/od/mauritania/Mauritania_Culture_History_and_Archae

zWASL=1 zGL='0';zGR='ca-about-radlink'; zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Education Archaeology Archaeology Search Archaeology Careers Human History Filed In: Archaeology by Country Africa Mauritania Culture History and Archaeology Culture history, archaeological sites, and other information related to the past of the nation of Mauritania. Iron Smelting in Mauritania MEN: Mauritania zSB(3,3) Kumbi Saleh The Iron Age archaeological site of Kumbi Saleh was built by the west African Soninke society about AD 600, and was probably used as a capital city for the Ghana empire. Tegdaoust The archaeological site of Tegdaoust is a Berber site in Mauritania, and probably represents the historical town called Awdaghost, a site on the crucial caravan trade network in Saharan Africa during the 9th century AD. Dhar Tichitt (Mauritania) Dhar Tichitt is the name of a group of villages located along the edge of a limestone cliff in south central Mauritania from between 2000-800 BC. Free Archaeology Newsletter! Sign Up if(zSbL<1)zSbL=3;zSB(2);zSbL=0

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Site Map FAQ in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Spelling Checker Daily Almanac for Nov 16, 2010 Search White Pages Skip Navigation Home American Indian Heritage Month ... games, quizzes Editor's Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Thanksgiving Most Corrupt Countries in the World Conversion Calculator ... DK Daily Teach Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share World Countries ... Mauritania Mauritania Next Map of Mauritania President: Muhammad Ould Abdelaziz (2009) Prime Minister: Sidi Mohamed Ould Boubacar (2005) Land area: 397,837 sq mi (1,030,400 sq km); total area: 397, 953 sq mi (1,030,700 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 3,205,060 (growth rate: 2.4%); birth rate: 33.6/1000; infant mortality rate: 61.9/1000; life expectancy: 60.7; density per sq km: 3 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Nouakchott, 661,400 Monetary unit: Ouguiya Index Mauritania Main Page Mauritania Gains Independence Multiparty Democracy and Economic Improvement Racial Tensions Continue Steps Toward Democracy Mauritania, three times the size of Arizona, is situated in northwest Africa with about 350 mi (592 km) of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Morocco on the north, Algeria and Mali on the east, and Senegal on the south. The country is mostly desert, with the exception of the fertile Senegal River valley in the south and grazing land in the north. Government Military rule. The legal system is based on Islam.

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Weekly Edition, Mauritania - Week of November 29, 1999 Front Page Previous Week Category Politics Business and Economics Local Country News Algeria Bahrain Comoros Djibouti ... News Calendar Resources Weather Science and Technology Phone Codes Currency Exchange ... Free Subscription Subscription Premium Subscription Free Newsletter Marketplace Advertising Info Search using Kosmix, the web categorization engine Apply now! Israel, Mauritania exchange economic, agricultural delegations Israeli Radio said on Friday that several steps and decisions were adopted between Israel and Mauritania with the objective of strengthening bilateral relations. Mauritania Israel, Politics, 12/4/1999 Israel's ambassador starts his mission in Mauritania The Israeli ambassador to Mauritania on Thursday submitted his credentials to Mauritanian President Maaouya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya after Mauritania decided to raise its diplomatic relations to the ambassadorial level on October 28, despite the public and official anger expressed by several Arab and Islamic states in confrontation of the "denounced" Mauritanian step. Mauritania Israel, Politics, 12/3/1999

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Mauritania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article is about the North African country. For other uses, see Mauretania Islamic Republic of Mauritania Al-Jumhūriyyah al-Islāmiyyah al-Mūrītāniyyah Republik bu Lislaamu bu Gànnaar République Islamique de Mauritanie Flag Seal Motto Arabic ) (English: Honor, Fraternity, Justice) Anthem National Anthem of Mauritania Capital (and largest city) ... Demonym Mauritanian Government Islamic republic President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz ... Independence from France Date Area Total Population Density 3.2/km GDP PPP Total $6.326 billion Per capita GDP (nominal) Total $3.029 billion Per capita Gini medium HDI medium Currency Ouguiya MRO Time zone ... Drives on the right MR Internet TLD .mr Calling code According to article 6 of Constitution: The national languages are Arabic Pulaar Soninke , and Wolof ; the official language is Arabic Not recognized internationally. Deposed leaders President Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi and Prime Minister Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghef no longer have power as they were arrested by military forces. Mauritania Arabic ‎ Mūrītāniyā;

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Sitemap Africa Vacations Mauritania Vacation Advertise on this Site ... Email this page to a friend Mauritania Culture Population: 2,667,859 (July 2000 est.) Nationality: noun: Mauritanian(s) adjective: Mauritanian Ethnic groups: mixed Maur/black 40%, Maur 30%, black 30% Religions: Muslim 100% Languages: Hasaniya Arabic (official), Pular, Soninke, Wolof (official), French Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 37.7% male: 49.6% female: 26.3% (1995 est.) Expert Mauritania Culture Vacation Planning Start Planning your Mauritania Culture Vacation, Tour or Cruise Here Search here for your Vacations, Tours or Cruises Ab out Us Video About Us Africa Vacation Feedback and Testimonials Today's Africa Specials Africa Vacation Accommodations Africa Luxury Villas Africa Luxury Vacations Luxury Travel Videos Helpful Travel Links Travelex Luxury Travel Insurance CSA Luxury Travel Insurance International Phone Service Other Helpful Vacation Links Our Newsletter Sign up for our Mauritania Culture Newsletter and get our special vacations, tours and cruise deals. Travel Agent Jobs Full Service Mauritania Culture Vacation Planner Click here to start planning a great vacation, tour or cruise

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Country Info Home Introduction General Data Maps ... Time and Date Mauritania : Culture Mauritania's nineteenth century French colonizers envisioned the nation as a geographic and cultural bridge linking North Africa and West Africa. In the late 1980s, Mauritania bore little resemblance to this vision. Instead, it was a society undergoing profound transformation, torn between two cultural and linguistic traditions. The process of compelling nomads to settle that was begun by the colonial government earlier in the twentieth century was accelerated by the severe drought that began in the mid-1960s. For the next two decades, the rate of urbanization was unprecedented; Mauritania was transformed from a nomadic pastoral society to a predominantly urban one. Large pastoral populations were forced to leave land that could no longer support them. The already-overpopulated cities, almost all of which were located in the far south, were unprepared to obtain these displaced populations. In the late 1980s, ethnic tensions further contributed to an unstable social environment. Even the similarities that linked Maures with peoples of African descent were comparatively superficial. Religious unity within Islam, for example, masked wide differences in religious observances among Maures and blacks. Government officials hoped that the nation's rapid urbanization might increase social and cultural interaction and reduce prejudices, but most admitted that the task of developing a true national identity and a unified society promised to be long and difficult.

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Home Culture Journey � Mauritania culture tours Mauritania Culture Tours We have compiled a list of culture tours in Mauritania. If you are interested in any of these culture tours, please contact the operator directly with any questions for ordering free brochures or booking. The list is updated frequently so visit often. Picture Name Highlight Price South Mauritania and Mali Tour 29 Jan 2012 07 Feb 2012 10% off. View Details Contact Supplier Have a wonderful tour around south Mauritania and Mali. Come over Nouakchott, explore the Brakna region, witness the desert safaris which is a quiet elusive natural phenomenon. USD 2640 Per person Mali and Mauritania Sahara Desert Expedition, January 17 - February 6, 2012 View Details Contact Supplier Follow this full circuit with all cultural and natural wonders of Mauritania. Have a desert expedition combined with a cultural vacation. USD 4320 Per person Mauritania Sahara Desert Expedition 02 Jan 2012 18 Jan 2012 View Details Contact Supplier Covering all five World Heritage sites of Mauritania in a single trip. USD 3070 Per person Mauritania and Mali Grand Expedition (21 Days) View Details Contact Supplier Have a 21-day Sahara desert expedition through all the cultural and natural wonders of Mauritania.

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Mauritania Africa CULTURE Moorish society is proud of its Arab and Muslim heritage. Theology, poetry, and music flourish. Goldsmithing is a fine art. Kewri societies have a rich and varied folklore. Mail, telephone, and telegraph services are combined in the main post offices. Fewer than 6,000 telephones are in use, and administrative contact is primarily through radiotelephone. International telephonic communications are run through Paris. The media are owned or controlled by the government. A national radio network broadcasts in the prevailing languages and in French. There are also two Earth satellite stations with telecasts in French and Arabic. A daily, Ach-chaab; a fortnightly, Journal Officiel; and a bimonthly, Le Peuple, are published in the two official languages. Movie theatres are found in the main urban centres, and cercles (social, sporting clubs) provide recreational opportunities in Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, and Rosso. To Country Main Page To TDS Home Page Travel Document Systems Washington DC Office 925 Fifteenth Street N.W.

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19. Mauritania Society And Culture Mauritania society and culture is influenced by the Islamic religion. Mauritanian society is also influenced by its Moorish past. This is particularly true for the musical culture http://www.mapsofworld.com/mauritania/society-and-culture/

Your Window to the World Maps of World.com OUR CHANNELS : Finance Travel HOME SITE MAP ... Mauritania > Society and Culture Mauritania Society and Culture Contemporary Mauritania society and culture derives its sustenance from the Islamic religion. A majority of Mauritanian citizens belong to the Sunni sect of Islam. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania follows Islamic teachings in practical governance. The Sharia law is used in jurisprudence. The constitution of the West African country champions Islam as the only State religion. The present Mauritania society and culture bears a significant influence of Islam in its practical applications. The Mauritanian people follow the Maliki rite of the Sunni branch of Islam. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania has a thriving music culture. This is partly due to the region's Moorish past. Modern Mauritania has professional musicians who are paid to sing in public concerts and also at private parties. A number of musical instruments are used to compose music. The musical culture of Mauritania includes traditional musical instruments like the hourglass shaped four stringed tidinit. The tidinit is usually accompanied by an ardin. Percussion musical instruments used in composing Mauritanian music include the daghumma and tbal. The music is progressively played through five modes. Further submodes are present in Mauritanian musical culture. Music is played in public by both male and female musicians. Mauritanian culture exhibits a strong influence of the country's pre-Islamic cultural characteristics.

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Home Add Link Articles Resources ... Mauritania Nationl Anthem/Song Country List Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra ... Zimbabwe Mauritania Culture, Map, Flag, Tourist Places Mauritania (Muritaniyyah in arabic), officially the Islamic Republic 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. The capital and largest city is Nouakchott, located on the Atlantic coast. It is named after the ancient Berber kingdom of Mauretania. Most of Mauritania has a Saharan climate, being hot and windy with little or absolutely no rain. The strong desert winds appear in March and April. However, the coastal area has a milder climate, being relieved by pleasant sea-breezes. Daytime temperatures in the desert are usually above 38�C (100�F), but in the cooler season the daytime desert temperature can average around 24�C (75�F). Less then 100mm (4 in) of rain falls in the desert annually. In Nouakchott, Temperatures reach about 33�C (92�F) in the hottest months and average about 13�C (56�F) in the coolest month. The state of Mauritania has a constitution which establishes the country as an Islamic republic and decrees that Islam is the religion of its citizens and the State; the Government limits freedom of religion. Non-Muslim resident expatriates and a few non-Muslim citizens practice their religion openly with certain limitation on proselytization and transmission of religious materials. Relations between the Muslim community and the small non-Muslim community are generally amicable.

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