Mauritanie (Noun)
Meaning
A country in northwestern Africa with a provisional military government; achieved independence from France in 1960; largely western Sahara Desert.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Mauritanie is a country in northwestern Africa that has struggled with poverty and military coups throughout its history.
- The Mauritanie government has been working to strengthen its economy and reduce its reliance on foreign aid.
- Mauritanie achieved independence from France in 1960 after decades of colonial rule.
- Much of Mauritanie is covered by the western Sahara Desert, making it difficult to develop the country's natural resources.
- In recent years, Mauritanie has become an important partner for Western countries in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel region.