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Quiz: Mauritania

  1. What was the capital?

    • Nouakchott
    • Sucre and La Paz share capital functions
    • Manila
    • Sarajevo
    Answer

    Nouakchott — Capital: Nouakchott.

  2. When was Mauritania founded?

    • 28 November 1960, independence from France
    • 1 January 1901, federation of the six colonies
    • 12 February 1818, independence declared
    • 3 August 1960, independence from France
    Answer

    28 November 1960, independence from France — Founded: 28 November 1960, independence from France.

  3. What form of government does Mauritania have?

    • Presidential republic; Islam is the state religion
    • Elected governor and legislature under a commonwealth constitution; residents hold United States citizenship
    • Military junta since the 2021 coup
    • Constitutional monarchy; the king voluntarily gave up absolute power in 2008
    Answer

    Presidential republic; Islam is the state religion — Government: Presidential republic; Islam is the state religion.

  4. True or false: Mauritania is a vast, mostly desert country in northwest Africa.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Mauritania is a vast, mostly desert country in northwest Africa.