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Mauritania (Arabic: موريتانيا transliteration: Mūrītāniyā), 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 southwest, by Mali on the east and southeast, by Algeria on the northeast, and by the Moroccan-annexed territory of Western Sahara on the northwest. It is named after the ancient Berber kingdom of Mauretania. The capital and largest city is Nouakchott, located on the Atlantic coast.

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Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Mauritania
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=mrt

LexicOrient - Adventures of Mauritania
General tourist information along with details of each city and place.
http://lexicorient.com/mauritania/

Lonely Planet - World Guide: Mauritania
Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of this African country.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/mauritania/

The Africa Guide - Mauritania
Provides visitor information along with background material on the people and their culture including their music, cuisine, festivals, arts and crafts.
http://www.africaguide.com/country/mauritan/

Travellers Tips to Mauritania
A travel guide for Hong Kong and other citizens. Destination information on airport, customs, currency, transportation, tourist attractions, hotels, consulates, emergency no., public holidays, tickets to save money.
http://www.travel.com.hk/mauritan.htm

US State Department - Mauritania Consular Information Sheet
Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_966.html

Yahoo! Travel - Mauritania
Directory and information about hotels, attractions and cities with maps, pictures and travel advice.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-473699-mauritania_vacations-i

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