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Mauritania is beyond doubt the most dramatic country in North Africa, and one of the few remaining areas of the world which offers a feeling of medieval lifestyles. Infrastructure of Mauritania is badly developed, except for air services. Yet it is more modern than most African countries.
With good preparations, Mauritania is a safe country,- nature is the main challenge.

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There is an abundance of fantastic nature experiences in Mauritania, and the climate is hot but not humid, so many will find their stay surprisingly pleasant. Mauritanians are preserving a number of impressive cultures, and creativity is evident almost everywhere you go.
Mauritania is undiscovered by many, though it offers you the experience of the world's longest train, the world's second largest monolith, the "Eye of Africa" and the 7th holiest city of Islam.


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Chegga
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Kaédi
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Nouadhibou
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Rachid
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Terjit
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Tin Labbé
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World's longest train