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	Mauritania
		Its coast faces the Atlantic Ocean on the west, with Senegal on the south-west, Mali on the east and south-east, Algeria on the north-east, and the Moroccan-annexed territory of Western Sahara on the north-west.
		From the 3rd to 7th centuries, the migration of Berber tribes from North Africa displaced the Bafours, the original inhabitants of present-day Mauritania and the ancestors of the Soninke.
		Due to economic weakness, Mauritania has been a neglibile player in the territorial dispute, with its official position being that it wishes for an expedient solution that is mutually agreeable by all parties.
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	Mauritania
		Mauritania has a very narrow economic base, with an industrial sector dominated by mining and fisheries activities, which together provide all export earnings, and a rural sector which employs an estimated 64 percent of the labor force.
		Mauritania is a sparsely populated country at the western extremity of the Saharan desert.
		At independence in 1960, Mauritania was essentially a nomadic society and only 5 percent of the population lived in urban conglomerations.
	us-africa.tripod.com /mauritania.html (504 words)

	Mauritania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Carr 'Flags of the World', 1961, [car61] mentions "the Decree [on the adoption of the flag] signed on April 1st 1959".
		Rabbow, in 'DTV-Lexikon politischer Symbole', 1970 [rab70] states: 'The flag is anchored in the Constitution of 22 March 1959.'
		cit.) has this: "An emerald green flag, proportion three to two, bearing a crescent and five-pointed star, in gold, in the center thereof." Znamierovski [zna99] has this: "The green and the crescent are both symbols of Islam; the green also represents hope for a bright future.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/mr.html (576 words)

	Flags of the World
		The red in the current flag stands for blood Malawians shed during their struggle for independence, the fl for fl race and the green represents the country's landscape..
		It is identical to the "government" flag except the seal is omitted.
		Flags for Outdoor use are made of 100% heavyweight nylon and finished with strong canvas headings and brass grommets.
	www.eagleflag.com /International/Mauritania.htm (84 words)

	Mauritania World Flags - Mauritania Flag
		Independent from France in 1960, Mauritania annexed the southern third of the former Spanish Sahara (now Western Sahara) in 1976, but relinquished it after three years of raids by the Polisario guerrilla front seeking independence for the territory.
		Mauritania has extensive deposits of iron ore, which account for nearly 40% of total exports.
		In February 2000, Mauritania qualified for debt relief under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative and in December 2001 received strong support from donor and lending countries at a triennial Consultative Group review.
	www.flagsofworld.com /worldflags/mauritania.shtml (370 words)

	National Flag of Mauritania
		This illustration of the Mauritania Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
		Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
		Our flag illustrations are used by major book publishers, magazines, government agencies, international organizations, professional sports associations, international companies and professional designers around the world.
	www.flagart.com /flags/mauritania.htm (443 words)

	Mauritania Travel \| Guide to travelling Mauritania \| Travellerspoint
		The Mauritanian flag features a crescent moon smiling heartily in a field of green, an image that is far from appropriate for the country it symbolizes.
		It is these conditions which have made Mauritania almost exclusively a destination for adventurous spirits, who will be attracted to the archaeological excavations of Koumbi Saleh (the capital of Ghana, West Africa's first empire) and the extraordinarily desolate ghost town of Tichit.
		Mauritania does appeal to one other type of person: the bird lover.
	www.travellerspoint.com /destination.cfm?country=Mauritania (255 words)

	Mauritania Flag - World Flags 101 - Mauritanian Flags
		The flag of Mauritania consists of an emerald green base with yellow a crescent in the center of it.
		The Mauritanian flag was adopted on April 1, 1959, just before gaining independence from France on November 28, 1960.
		Rumor has it that the Mauritanian flag was selected, and perhaps also designed, personally by the former president of Mauritania, Mukthar Ould Dada.
	www.worldflags101.com /m/mauritania-flag.aspx (176 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Middle East \| Country profiles \| Timeline: Mauritania
		Guerrillas of the Polisario front, aiming to establish an independent state in the territory, fight the forces of both countries.
		Morocco annexes Mauritania's former share of the territory.
		Mauritania was the African country worst hit, with its crop production obliterated.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/middle_east/country_profiles/2483315.stm (616 words)

	Mauretanien
		The flag of Mauritania was introduced on 1st of April in 1959.
		To the symbol of the panislamism he made the green flag (colour of the overcoat of the Prophet Mohammed), and layed above that the Turkish coat of arms.
		The name "Mauritania" has its roots in the Moors, the Berberic native population of the Maghreb.
	www.flaggenlexikon.de /fmaureta.htm (1077 words)

	Buy Discount Mauritania Flags - $9.95 Flag Sale
		These 100% polyester international flags measure 3'x5', have 2 brass grommets used for attaching to your flag pole, and are perfect for special events, school projects, church and business displays, or for displaying in your dorm room or home.
		Although they can be used indoors and outdoors, we recommend the top quality nylon outdoor display flags if you are going to use your flag outdoors for prolonged periods of time in all types of weather.
		The Mauritania flag design is imprinted on top quality long sleeve white Jerzees heavyweight 50-50 blend sweatshirts.
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	Map Of Mauritania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		If you would like to use this map of Mauritania or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this flag of Mauritania or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this information for Mauritania or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
	www.appliedlanguage.com /maps_of_the_world/map_of_mauritania.shtml (232 words)

	African Studies Center \| Mauritania Page
		The index has been created by The Norwegian Council for Africa, as part of its comprehensive effort to strengthen the knowledge of Africa and African affairs.
		World Links has been active in Mauritania since 1998, when six schools went online in the capital city of Nouakchott.
		The National Statistical Office of Mauritania (in French).
	www.sas.upenn.edu /African_Studies/Country_Specific/Mauritania.html (237 words)

	About Mauritania - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
		Mauritania is generally flat, its 1,030,700 square kilometres forming vast, arid plains broken by occasional ridges and clifflike outcroppings.
		Kediet Ijill, near the city of Zouîrât, has an elevation of 1,000 meters and is the highest peak.
		In August and September 2004, coup d'état attempts were put down by government forces in Mauritania.
	www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Mauritania.html (570 words)

	International Flags of the World
		Every flag is recreated in great detail according to official data and color specifications (where available).
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		Accuracy both in the flag designs and their color specifications are trademarks of Cliptures World Flags.
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	Mauritania Flag - Nylon (4' x 6')
		This 4' X 6' Mauritania flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
		Each flag is available for outdoor use, made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets.
		Mauritania Flag - Nylon (2' x 3')
	www.njflags.com /maflny4x67.html (188 words)

	Image:Flag of Mauritania.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia.
		The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries.
		National flags inspired by the flag of Turkey
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Image:Flag_of_Mauritania.svg (285 words)

	Mauritania Photos, Flag, Map and Travel Information
		If you are from Mauritania, select your country on your account settings page.
		All photos are copyrighted and may not be used without permission from the photographer.
		Flags, maps, and country data taken from the CIA World Factbook.
	www.pbase.com /world/mauritania (38 words)

	Yale University Library
		IRIN Mauritania Archive - humanitarian issues covered by the Integrated Regional Information Network.
		Mauritania - a Country Study (SML, Starr Main Reference Rm DT554.22 M385 1990)
		Ethnologue: Mauritania - list of languages and dialects.
	www.library.yale.edu /african/mauritania.html (402 words)

	Top20Mauritania.com - Your Top20 Guide to Mauritania!
		On August 3, 2005, it was reported that the Mauritanian military, including members of the presidential guard, had seized control of key points in the capital of Nouakchott, indicating a possible coup against the government of President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya who was out of the country, attending the funeral of Saudi King Fahd.
		In response to the coup and in keeping with their own rules, the African Union suspended Mauritania from all organizational activites.
		The Military Council has subsequently released 115 political prisoners of the former government[4] and authorized the return of President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya and some 300 of his political supporters.
	www.top20mauritania.com (1822 words)

	Flag of Mauritania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The national flag of Mauritania was adopted on April 1, 1959.
		The colors of green and gold are considered Pan-African colors.
		Mauritania · Mauritius · Morocco · Mozambique · Namibia · Niger · Nigeria · Rwanda · São Tomé and Príncipe · Senegal · Seychelles · Sierra Leone · Somalia · South Africa · Sudan · Swaziland · Tanzania · Togo · Tunisia · Uganda · Western Sahara (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic) · Zambia · Zimbabwe
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Mauritania (166 words)

	Flag Place - NATIONS > NATIONS > NATIONS L-R > MAURITANIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		MAURITANIA NYLON 2 X 3 FT 2-4 week lead time possible
		MAURITANIA NYLON 5 X 8 FT 2-4 week lead time possible
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	Mauritania - Islamic Republic of Mauritania - Muritaniyah, Mawritaniyya
		Mauritania - Islamic Republic of Mauritania - Muritaniyah, Mawritaniyya
		Two multiparty presidential elections since then were widely seen as being flawed; Mauritania remains, in reality, a one-party state.
		Mauritania is a member state of the League of Arab States
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/mauritania.htm (495 words)

	Mauritania - Photos, Maps, Videos, Flags, Facts, More -- National Geographic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Desert dunes cover about half of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
		Part of French West Africa until independence in 1960, Mauritania is influenced by Arab as well as African cultures.
		Crop growing is largely confined to the floodplain of the Sénégal River, straining relations with the country of Senegal over use of the river.
	www3.nationalgeographic.com /places/countries/country_mauritania.html (309 words)

	FLAG IMAGES - MAURITANIA BLACK LARGE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Download and usage of this flag must conform to terms of use
		The flag of Mauritania is green with a yellow five-pointed star -- with the crescent pointing upwards -- above a yellow, horizontal crescent.
		A part of northern Africa, Mauritania borders the North Atlantic Ocean, between Senegal and Western Sahara.
	www.3dflags.com /html/en/icon/classic/m/mauri_2fsbl.html (87 words)

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	Mauritania Flag & Physical Map Apparel t-shirt and apparel from Zazzle.com
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		This design displays a pocket sized flag on the front and a map of physical features on the back.
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	Mauritania Newspapers : Newspapers from Mauritania : Mauritania News
		Mauritania Newspapers : Newspapers from Mauritania : Mauritania News
		Mauritania newspapers for information on local issues, politics, events, celebrations, people and business.
		Please EMAIL US if you know of any new online newspapers or those on our lists where the address has changed.
	www.onlinenewspapers.com /mauritan.htm (89 words)

	Mauritania - Flag - Introduction - Background
		Maaouya Ould Sid Ahmed TAYA seized power in a coup in 1984.
		A bloodless coup in August 2005 deposed President TAYA and ushered in a military council headed by Col. Ely Ould Mohamed VALL, which declared it would remain in power for up to two years while it created conditions for genuine democratic institutions and organized elections.
		For now, however, Mauritania remains an autocratic state, and the country continues to experience ethnic tensions among its fl population and different Moor (Arab-Berber) communities.
	www.exxun.com /Mauritania/a_fg.html (439 words)

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