Mauritania

Flag Description Green with a yellow five-pointed star above a yellow, horizontal crescent; the closed side of the crescent is down; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of islam. Currency Ouguiya. Astronomy Today's date is May 12, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Northern africa, bordering the north atlantic ocean, between senegal and western sahara. Climate Desert; constantly hot, dry, dusty. Terrain Mostly barren, flat plains of the sahara; some central hills. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Sebkha de Ndrhamcha -3 m. The highest point is at Kediet Ijill 910 m.

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Mauritania

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Mauritania News:
Murder suspect held in Mauritania
Mauritanian police arrest a militant suspected of killing four French tourists, who was on the run disguised as a woman.
Alleged killer flees from court
A Mauritanian man accused of being involved in the murder of four French tourists escapes before his trial.

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