Govt. of Mauritania: Judiciary and Defence Last updated on
Thursday 22nd April 2010
The highest tribunal of Mauritania is the Supreme Court, which sits in Nouakchott. There are also several first-instance courts in larger urban centres. Islamic law plays a central role in the Mauritanian judicial system.
By 1995, Mauritania had an army of 15,000 personnel, a navy of 450, and an air force of 150.
Military branches in Mauritania include The Navy, Air Force, National Gendarmerie, National Guard, National Police and Presidential Guard. The military power available (15-49 year-olds) is 624,375 according to the estimation of 2001. The number of military manpower fit for service is estimated in 2001 at 302,699. Military expenditure in 1998 was $41 million.
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Official Name
Mauritania (al-Jumhuriyah al-Islamiyah al-Muritaniyah)
Government type:
Republic
Capital
Nouakchott 800,000 people (1996).
Other cities
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Overview
History
The Bafours & the Berbers
The Almoravids
The Arab wars
European rule
Rise of nationalism
Ould Daddah
Ould Salek
The Polisario problem
Taya's coup
Geography...
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Maison de l'Afrique, Rue de Viarmes 2
75001 Paris, France
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Tourist Office
off Avenue General Nasser...
