What you need to know before moving to Mauritania
It's a relocation season for Nigerians, now known as the "Japa" season. You will be amazed to find that there are about 48 visa-free countries that you can easily travel to if you have a small relocation budget. Mauritania is one of the African countries where you can easily move around.
Mauritania, whose capital is Nouakchott, is located in the northern part of Africa. It is the least visited country due to the practice of slavery. The country is a desert nation with hills and half of the land covered by the Sahara Desert.
This country shares its borders with the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Algeria to the northeast, the east and southeast with Mali, the southeast with Senegal, and the border north- west with Western Sahara. It is the eleventh largest country in Africa and one of the least visited countries in the world with around 4.4 million inhabitants.
1. The Mauritanian peopleScattered throughout the country, the Mauritanian people are divided into various ethnic groups. These ethnic groups are Haratin, Arab-Berber, Halpulaar, Fulani, Wolof and Mande.
2. LANGUAGESArabic is the main official language spoken in Mauritania. It is also called Hassaniya. Other languages spoken are Fulani, French, Pulaar, Soninke and Wolof. The Moors speak Hassaniya Arabic. The Fulani speak Fula (also called Fulfulde and Pula). It is a language of the Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family). The other Soninke and Wolof ethnic groups speak Soninke and Wolof.
To converse effectively with Mauritanians, if you move to this country, you should try as much as possible to learn the main language as well as French.
3. RELIGIOUSMauritania is a country dominated by Islam. A larger percentage of Mauritania's population is Sunni Muslim. According to Juicyecumenism.com, foreigners are allowed to practice the religion of their choice, but citizens are prohibited from changing their religion. They assume it is a great disgrace to the family of converts. This means that as a foreigner, converting citizens to other religions can be dangerous.
3. WITHOUT VISA, E-VISA OR VISA ON ARRIVAL?Mauritania only issues visas on arrival to Nigerians. This therefore means that you can travel without your visa but you must obtain your visa as soon as you arrive in Mauritania before entering the city. According to visalist.oi, you must follow the procedure given below to apply for a Mauritania visa upon arrival.
After your arrival, go directly to the Mauritanian immigration counter Complete immigration forms with necessary and true information Submit the form and each travel document to the immigration officer Pay the required visa fee You will receive a visa for Mauritania based on your document [health document, vaccination document, passport, travel itinerary and your proof of funds] You will receive an entry stamp, then you can enter Mauritania and stay there for the duration of your visa.According to timbu.com, you can also get your visa at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport. In addition, during your visit, you must have a passport valid for six months and proof of hotel accommodation or a letter of invitation from those who are hosting you in Mauritania.
As a foreigner, you are allowed to stay in Mauritania for a period of 30 days.
4. WEATHER AND CLIMATEMauritania has a dry, hot and windy climate because it is a desert land. It has a Sahelian climate. This is also called a desert climate which brings rainfall from June to October. The winter season is usually between November and March. The temperature is tempered by sea breezes.
5. ATTRACTIONSAccording to crazytourists.com, there are various attractions that stand out in Mauritania.
1. Chinguetti
Chinguetti is one of the most famous towns in Mauritania. It is an area of deserted dunes which is considered the ancient Saharan city of Mauritania. The chiselled architectural buildings formed by the winds attract many crows...
It's a relocation season for Nigerians, now known as the "Japa" season. You will be amazed to find that there are about 48 visa-free countries that you can easily travel to if you have a small relocation budget. Mauritania is one of the African countries where you can easily move around.
Mauritania, whose capital is Nouakchott, is located in the northern part of Africa. It is the least visited country due to the practice of slavery. The country is a desert nation with hills and half of the land covered by the Sahara Desert.
This country shares its borders with the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Algeria to the northeast, the east and southeast with Mali, the southeast with Senegal, and the border north- west with Western Sahara. It is the eleventh largest country in Africa and one of the least visited countries in the world with around 4.4 million inhabitants.
1. The Mauritanian peopleScattered throughout the country, the Mauritanian people are divided into various ethnic groups. These ethnic groups are Haratin, Arab-Berber, Halpulaar, Fulani, Wolof and Mande.
2. LANGUAGESArabic is the main official language spoken in Mauritania. It is also called Hassaniya. Other languages spoken are Fulani, French, Pulaar, Soninke and Wolof. The Moors speak Hassaniya Arabic. The Fulani speak Fula (also called Fulfulde and Pula). It is a language of the Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family). The other Soninke and Wolof ethnic groups speak Soninke and Wolof.
To converse effectively with Mauritanians, if you move to this country, you should try as much as possible to learn the main language as well as French.
3. RELIGIOUSMauritania is a country dominated by Islam. A larger percentage of Mauritania's population is Sunni Muslim. According to Juicyecumenism.com, foreigners are allowed to practice the religion of their choice, but citizens are prohibited from changing their religion. They assume it is a great disgrace to the family of converts. This means that as a foreigner, converting citizens to other religions can be dangerous.
3. WITHOUT VISA, E-VISA OR VISA ON ARRIVAL?Mauritania only issues visas on arrival to Nigerians. This therefore means that you can travel without your visa but you must obtain your visa as soon as you arrive in Mauritania before entering the city. According to visalist.oi, you must follow the procedure given below to apply for a Mauritania visa upon arrival.
After your arrival, go directly to the Mauritanian immigration counter Complete immigration forms with necessary and true information Submit the form and each travel document to the immigration officer Pay the required visa fee You will receive a visa for Mauritania based on your document [health document, vaccination document, passport, travel itinerary and your proof of funds] You will receive an entry stamp, then you can enter Mauritania and stay there for the duration of your visa.According to timbu.com, you can also get your visa at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport. In addition, during your visit, you must have a passport valid for six months and proof of hotel accommodation or a letter of invitation from those who are hosting you in Mauritania.
As a foreigner, you are allowed to stay in Mauritania for a period of 30 days.
4. WEATHER AND CLIMATEMauritania has a dry, hot and windy climate because it is a desert land. It has a Sahelian climate. This is also called a desert climate which brings rainfall from June to October. The winter season is usually between November and March. The temperature is tempered by sea breezes.
5. ATTRACTIONSAccording to crazytourists.com, there are various attractions that stand out in Mauritania.
1. Chinguetti
Chinguetti is one of the most famous towns in Mauritania. It is an area of deserted dunes which is considered the ancient Saharan city of Mauritania. The chiselled architectural buildings formed by the winds attract many crows...
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