The sites listed below have been chosen for their utility in
providing accurate (either brief or extensive) information, as
well as directories and extensive portal concerning all aspects
of Mauritanian life and culture. All these sites are either English
language or bilingual, unless noted in an annotation which follows.
As the links to Mauritania and other African countries in general
often are inactive, we recommend that you try again if you are
not successful in connecting.
For Library of Congress contact information and research and bibliographic
materials
on Mauritania, consult the
Mauritania Country
page of the African Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division or
the Library’s online catalog.
for books, and materials in other formats held by the Library. For legislative
materials (bills, hearings, acts, etc.) relating to relations between the United
States
and the Republic
of Mauritania consult the Library’s Thomas
Legislative Information page.
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (http://www.embassy.org/embassies/mr.html)
In French and English. The Washington DC Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania maintains a website which includes latest news, country profile, business
information etc.
Lonely Plane World Guide/Destination Mauritania/Introduction (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/mauritania/)
Historical and cultural information about the country.
Osinga's Guide to Mauritania (http://www.world66.com/africa/mauritania)
In French and English. Commentaries on historical information which includes current environmental and social issues
U.S. Library of Congress Country Studies - Mauritania (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mrtoc.html)
A country study completed in 1988 by The Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Studies Handbook Program sponsored by the Department of the Army. Information on the history, society, economy, and national security.
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