Country Profiles: Mauritania Webquest Worksheet

Mauritania is a country in Northwest Africa, bordered by Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal, with a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital is Nouakchott, located on the Atlantic coast and serving as the political and economic center. Mauritania is largely covered by the Sahara Desert, with vast arid plains and some fertile areas along the Senegal River. The country is an Islamic Republic, and its economy is based on mining (especially iron ore), fishing, agriculture, and livestock. Mauritania has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Arab and Berber traditions, and students can explore its history, geography, and society through this structured worksheet with reflection questions to connect their learning to global contexts.

Keywords:
Mauritania, Nouakchott, Northwest Africa, Atlantic Ocean, Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Sahara Desert, arid plains, Senegal River, Islamic Republic, iron ore, mining, fishing, agriculture, livestock, Arab culture, Berber traditions, economy, Model United Nations (MUN), Geography