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    Mauritania - Government
    Based on the etymology of Mauritania, it was named for the ancient kingdom of Mauretania (3rd century B.C. to 1st century A.D.); its name derives from the Mauri (Moors) of northwest Africa. The Government system in this country is the presidential republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 15 regions (wilayas, singular - wilaya); Adrar, Assaba, Brakna, Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Gorgol, Guidimaka, Hodh ech Chargui, Hodh El Gharbi, Inchiri, Nouakchott Nord, Nouakchott Ouest, Nouakchott Sud, Tagant, Tiris Zemmour, Trarza
    National symbols

    Five-pointed star between the horns of a horizontal crescent moon.

    The flag
    The National flag of Mauritania has no official description available.
    The National Anthem
    Title N/A
    Lyric/music N/A
    More about the government of Mauritania
    Date of Independence 28 November 1960 (from France)
    National holiday Independence Day, 28 November (1960)
    Legal system mixed system of Islamic and French civil law
    International law organization participation has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt
    Constitution
    History Previous 1964; latest adopted 12 July 1991
    Amendment process Proposed by the president of the republic or by Parliament; consideration of amendments by Parliament requires approval of at least one third of the membership; a referendum is held only if the amendment is approved by two-thirds majority vote; passage by referendum requires simple majority vote by eligible voters; passage of amendments proposed by the president can bypass a referendum if approved by at least three-fifths majority vote by Parliament
    Citizenship
    Citizenship by birth no
    Citizenship by descent only at least one parent must be a citizen of Mauritania
    Dual citizenship recognized no
    Residency requirement for naturalization 5 years
    Executive Branch
    Chief of state President Mohamed Ould Cheikh el GHAZOUANI (since 1 August 2019)
    Head of government Prime Minister Moctar Ould DIAY (since 2 August 2024)
    Cabinet Council of Ministers nominees suggested by the prime minister, appointed by the president
    Election/appointment process president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prime minister appointed by the president
    Most recent election date 29 June 2024
    Election results
    2024:     Mohamed Ould Cheikh el GHAZOUANI reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Mohamed Ould Cheikh el GHAZOUANI (UPR) 56.1%, Biram Dah Ould ABEID (independent) 22.1%, Hamadi Sidi el MOKHTAR independent) 12.8%, other 9.0%
    Expected date of next election June 2029
    Legislative branch
    Legislature name Parliament (Barlamane)
    Legislative structure Unicameral
    Chamber name National Assembly (Al Jamiya-Al-Wataniya)
    Number of seats 176 (all directly elected)
    Electoral system Mixed system
    Scope of elections Full renewal
    Term in office 5 years
    Most recent election date 5/13/2023 to 5/27/2023
    Parties elected and seats per party El Insaf (107); Tawassoul (11); Other (58)
    Percentage of women in chamber 23.3%
    Expected date of next election May 2028
    Judicial branch
    Highest court(s) Supreme Court or Cour Suprême (subdivided into 7 chambers: 2 civil, 2 labor, 1 commercial, 1 administrative, and 1 criminal, each with a chamber president and 2 councilors); Constitutional Council (consists of 9 members); High Court of Justice (consists of 9 members)
    Judge selection and term of office Supreme Court president appointed by the president of the republic to serve a 5-year renewable term; Constitutional Council members appointed - 3 by the president of the republic, 2 by the president of the National Assembly, 1 by the prime minister, 1 by the leader of the democratic opposition, 1 by the largest opposition party in the National Assembly, and 1 by the second largest party in the National Assembly; members serve single, 9-year terms with one-third of membership renewed every 3 years; High Court of Justice members appointed by Parliament - 6 by the ruling Coalition of Majority Parties and 3 by opposition parties
    Subordinate courts Courts of Appeal; courts of first instance, or wilya courts, are established in the regions' headquarters and include commercial and labor courts, criminal courts, Moughataa (district) Courts, and informal/customary courts
    Diplomatic representation in the US
    Chief of mission Ambassador Cissé Mint Cheikh Ould BOIDE (since 15 September 2021)
    Chancery 2129 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Telephone [1] (202) 232-5700
    FAX [1] (202) 319-2623
    Email address and website
    ambarimwashington@diplomatie.gov.mr

    mauritaniaembassyus.org – Mauritania Embassy washington
    Diplomatic representation from the US
    Chief of mission Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Corina R. SANDERS (since September 2025)
    Embassy Nouadhibou Road, Avenue Al Quds, NOT PRTZ, Nouakchott
    Mailing address 2430 Nouakchott Place, Washington DC  20521-2430
    Telephone [222] 4525-2660
    FAX [222] 4525-1592
    Email address and website
    consularnkc@state.gov

    https://mr.usembassy.gov/
    National heritage
    Total World Heritage Sites 2 (1 cultural, 1 natural)
    Selected World Heritage Site locales Ancient Ksour (Fortified Villages) of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt, and Oualata (c); Banc d'Arguin National Park (n) 
    Key Political parties and their leaders in Mauritania
  • None / No active registered political parties.
    • International organization participation
  • ABEDA
  • ACP
  • AfDB
  • AFESD
  • AIIB
  • AMF
  • AMU
  • AU
  • CAEU
  • EITI (compliant country)
  • FAO
  • G-77
  • IAEA
  • IBRD
  • ICAO
  • ICC (NGOs)
  • ICRM
  • IDA
  • IDB
  • IFAD
  • IFC
  • IFRCS
  • IHO (pending member)
  • ILO
  • IMF
  • IMO
  • Interpol
  • IOC
  • IOM
  • IPU
  • ISO (correspondent)
  • ITSO
  • ITU
  • ITUC (NGOs)
  • LAS
  • MIGA
  • NAM
  • OIC
  • OIF
  • OPCW
  • UN
  • UNCTAD
  • UNESCO
  • UNHRC
  • UNIDO
  • UNWTO
  • UPU
  • WCO
  • WHO
  • WIPO
  • WMO
  • WTO
    • All Important Facts about Mauritania

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    Mauritania is found in Western Africa