Mauritania
Flag of 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 March 22, 2010. There is currently a New 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

This is a map of Mauritania. The map illustrates the location of Nouakchott and its proximity to Atar, Kifa, Rosso, and the North Atlantic Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Algeria / Mali / Senegal

Mauritania News:
	Mauritania-Mali row over al-Qaeda Mauritania recalls its ambassador to Mali in protest at Bamako's decision to release four al-Qaeda militants from jail.
	Mauritania jails cocaine dealers Mauritania's liaison officer to Interpol is among several people sent to jail over a cocaine trafficking ring.

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