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Country Quiz: Mauritania 🇲🇷

Situated in Western Africa; this is the territorial nation of Mauritania 🇲🇷 Instead of having knowledge of a few countries - Why not all of them?
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/mauritania/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13881985
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Last updated: November 10, 2023
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History
Between the 7-13th century, modern-day Mauritania was part of the Ghana empire, or otherwise known as...
Wagadou
Independence
1960
From 1850-1960s, this European country ruled Mauritania
France
In 1964, the French would help install this puppet leader, who would go on and make Mauritania an authoritarian regime for years to come
Moktar Ould Daddah
In 1976, along with Morocco, Mauritania would annex this territory and maintain joint rule until 1979
Western Sahara
Shortly after the authoritarian regime was overthrown, the country would be ruled through ________ rule for more than 20 years to come
Military
Between 1989-91, Mauritania and this neighbouring country clash over natural resources and claim over their shared famous river
Senegal
Society
Language
Arabic
Nationality
Mauritanian
Main Religion
Islam
National Animal
African Wild Cat
National Sport
Football
National Dish
Thieboudienne
Geography
Capital
Nouakchott
Second-Largest City
Nouadhibou
Bordering Oceans
Atlantic ocean
Climate
Dry / Arid
Time zones
1 (UTC)
Main River
Senegal river
Bordering Countries
Algeria
Mali
Morocco
Senegal
Politics
State-Condition
Republic
Type of Government
Presidential
Unitary
Founding Father
Moktar Ould Daddah
Economy
Currency
Ouquia
Main Economic Sector
Primary / Agriculture
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CardinalSin
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Nov 10, 2023
There is one time zone, but typing neither 1 nor "one" scores the point!
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