Abstract
Mauritania is located in northwest Africa. Poverty defines this country, ranking 149th of 174 countries on the human development index, where 40 percent of the children are malnourished and 60 percent of adults in Mauritania are illiterate. Much of the citizens’ income and government’s revenue come from the cities of Tiris Zemmour and Dakhlet Nouadhibou, which coincide with the location of a majority of mines.
Recommended Citation
Profile, Country
(2006)
"Mauritania,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 10
:
Iss.
1
, Article 5.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol10/iss1/5
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