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Mauritania

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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.

Maps of Africa
Mauritania

Mauritania

This is a map of Mauritania with nearby countries in Africa.

Map of Africa: A map of Africa showing all the country borders.

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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