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Official Title: République Islamique de Mauritanie (Islamic Republic
of Mauritania)
Capital: Nouakchott
Main Sea/Air ports: Ports:
Nouakchott and Nouadhibou
Airports:
Nouakchott and Nouadhibou
Area: 1,030,700 sq. km
Population: 2.67 million (est. 2000)
Head of State: Ely Ould Mohamed Vall
Head of Government: Prime Minister Cheikh El-Avia Ould Mohamed Khouna
Official Language: Arabic
Other Languages: French, Pular, Soninké, Wolof
Currency: Ouguiya (UM = 5 Khoums)
Time Zone: GMT
National/Religious Holidays: National:
1 January, 1 May, 25 May (African Liberation Day), 28 November (National Day)
Religious:
Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, The Prophet's Birthday, Lailat Al-Mi'raj,
Islamic New Year
Working Hours: Government & Business: (Mon-Thu, Sat) 0800-1200; 1500-1800
Banking: (Sat-Wed) 0800-1115; 1430-1630
Shops: (Sat- Thu) 0800-1200; 1430-1800
GDP: UM 205.1 billion (2000 est.)
Main Exports: Fish & fish products; iron ore; gold & gypsum.
Main Imports: Energy & mineral products; food; agricultural goods;
transport equipment & machinery.
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