Introduction	p. 5
Geography	p. 7
Landscape of Mauritania
Geographic zones
Climate
Flora
Fauna
Cities
History	p. 23
Arrival of the Berbers
Europeans reach Mauritania
The French in West Africa
Colonial policy of the French
Turmoil in France
Independence brings new problems
A new constitution
Economic and political upheaval
President Taya's rule
Democracy arrives
Government	p. 43
Community councils
Branches of the government
National holidays
Economy	p. 51
Mining in Mauritania
Discovery of oil
Fishing
Environment	p. 59
The Senegal River
Soil depletion
Oil Pollution
Oases
National parks
Diawling National Park
Climate change
Mauritanians	p. 71
Social structure
Slavery
Moor Society
Imraguen
Lifestyle	p. 79
Rural living
Urban living
Tackling trash
Traditional dress
Migrants
Working abroad
Marriage
Polygamy
Overfeeding women
Female circumcision
Education
Literacy
Communications
Health
Diseases
Trachoma and Guinea Worm Disease
Malaria
Religion	p. 99
The Five Pillars of Faith
Language	p. 105
Speaking Arabic
Greetings
Arts	p. 109
Cultural heritage
Film
Handicrafts
Music
Leisure	p. 115
Ball games
Land yachting
Festivals	p. 121
Desert road rally
Food	p. 125
Main meals
Tea ceremony
Food aid
Map Of Mauritania	p. 132
About The Ecconomy	p. 135
About The Culture	p. 137
Time Line	p. 138
Glossary	p. 140
Further Information	p. 141
Bibliography	p. 142
Index	p. 142
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.