Meaning Of The Word Mauritania

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Mauritania in American English
country in NW Africa, on the Atlantic: formerly a French protectorate & colony, it became independent in 1960: 398,000 sq mi (1,030,816 sq km); pop. 1,864,000; cap. Nouakchott

Mauritania in British English
noun: a republic in NW Africa, on the Atlantic: established as a French protectorate in 1903 and a colony in 1920; gained independence in 1960; lies in the Sahara; contains rich resources of iron ore. Official language: Arabic; Fulani, Soninke, Wolof, and Frenc

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