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Mauritania
Capital: Nouakchott · Africa
Mauritania — desert nation; security in border regions varies.
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Safety
Use caution Safety summary
Mauritania — desert nation; security in border regions varies.
Best time to visit
Nov–Mar
Visa & entry
VOA for some passports — check advisories.
Airlines
Airline data for Mauritania is coming soon.
Travel tips
- Get yellow-fever and malaria advice before flying
- Avoid driving at night outside cities
- Carry photocopies of your passport, not the original
Common scams & risks
- Fake-charity collectors at tourist spots
- Police-impersonator "fines" — ask for ID and station
- Inflated taxi fares from airports
Best cities to visit
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