Economic Overview
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Mauritania Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/mauritania/overview
With a 10.3% drop in mineral production, economic activity continued to slow down in 2015. Real GDP growth fell to 3% by the end of the year, down from 6.4% in 2014. Moreover, all non-tradeable domestic sectors that had previously benefited on the back of the mining boom, such as utilities, transport, and telecom, showed signs of deceleration.
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Mauritania Economy 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/mauritania/mauritania_economy.html
Mauritania’s economy is dominated by natural resources and agriculture. Extractive commodities make up 75% of Mauritania’s total exports.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Mauritania – 2015 Investment Climate Statement
http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2015/241658.htm
The Mauritanian government encourages foreign direct investment, but a weak judicial system, opaque tax laws, complicated labor laws, fragile political system, underdeveloped infrastructure, and lack of skilled labor should all be considered when investing.
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Mauritania Home – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/mauritania
Overview of the business climate and news items from the World Bank
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Mauritania
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mauritania/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Mauritania.
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Doing Business in Mauritania – World Bank Group
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mauritania?topic=starting-a-business
This site summarizes Doing Business data for Mauritania. It includes rankings, data for key regulations and comparisons with other economies.
Taxes
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Mauritania Corporate Tax Rate | 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/mauritania/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Mauritania stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Mauritania averaged 24.17 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 25 percent in 2006 and a record low of 20 percent in 2005. Corporate Tax Rate in Mauritania is reported by the Ministry of Finance.
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Mauritania Corporate Tax Rate Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/mauritania/corporate-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Mauritania Corporate Tax Rate is projected to trend around 25.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
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Mauritania – Personal Income Tax Rate
http://ieconomics.com/mauritania-personal-income-tax-rate
Personal Income Tax Rate in Mauritania was last registered at 33 Percent in 2015
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Mauritania Personal Income Tax Rate Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/mauritania/personal-income-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Mauritania Personal Income Tax Rate is projected to trend around 33.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
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Mauritania Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2010-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/mauritania/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Mauritania stands at 18 percent.
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Mauritania Sales Tax Rate | VAT Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/mauritania/sales-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Mauritania Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 18.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
Visas
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Mauritania Visa: Application
https://mauritania.visahq.com/#!
Comprehensive Information on Mauritania Visa Requirements
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Mauritania Visa – International Passport & VIsa
https://internationalpassportandvisa.com/mauritania-visa/
Information, requirements, documents, and fees for the normal or rush processing of aMauritania Visa for US and international Citizens.
Infrastructure
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Mauritania Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Mauritania/Transportation-Mauritania-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Mauritania from real travelers and locals.
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Transport in Mauritania – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Mauritania
Citizens of Mauritania have various transportation methods. Railways and highways connect major cities in the country. Mauritania is a coastal country so there are many ports along its coast and there are a few big rivers that run through the country. Lastly, there are 26 airports spread out throughout the country.
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Telecom News – CommsUpdate Mauritania
https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/lists/country/mauritania/
This site provides up-to-date news on the telecom market in Mauritania
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eArabic Market – Mauritania Telecommunications
http://www.earabicmarket.com/en/company/mauritania/telecommunications
This site provides a listing of the telecom companies in Mauritania
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Mauritania
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mauritania/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Mauritania.
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Guide to Law Online: Mauritania
http://loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/mauritania.php
This Guide to Law Online Mauritania contains a selection of Mauritanian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the Internet.
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Labor Market Regulation in Mauritania
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mauritania/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Mauritania.
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Guide to Law Online: Mauritania
http://loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/mauritania.php
This Guide to Law Online Mauritania contains a selection of Mauritanian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the Internet.
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Mauritania
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Mauritania
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Mauritania. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Guide to Law Online: Mauritania
http://loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/mauritania.php
This Guide to Law Online Mauritania contains a selection of Mauritanian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the Internet.
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Demographics of Mauritania
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Mauritania
This site is about the demographic features of the population of Mauritania, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
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Mauritania – 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.photius.com/countries/mauritania/society/index.html
See “People” on this site for “Society Index”
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Mauritania – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=131
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Mauritania – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Mauritania Climate, Average Weather, Temperatures
http://www.mauritania.climatemps.com/
Climate summary for five cities in Maurtania
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Nouakchott – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouakchott#Climate
Climate information for the capital city of Nouakchott
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Mauritania – State
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/mauritania.html
See “Safety & Security” on this site
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Mauritania travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mauritania
Latest travel advice from the UK governmentfor Mauritania including safety and security, entry requirements, travelwarnings and health
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Mauritania Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Mauritania/Education-System
This site provides a brief description of the different levels of education in Mauritania
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International Schools in Mauritania
http://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/mauritania/education/international-schools-in-mauritania.htm
This list contains the most popular international and bilingual schools in Mauritania, including nursery schools, primary and secondary (high) schools.
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Mauritania Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Mauritania
Mauritania holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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Mauritania public holidays – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/mauritania/public-holidays
Quick reference guide to public holidays dates in Mauritania
Trade
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Mauritania Customs Regulations
https://mauritania.visahq.com/customs/
Mauritania Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Mauritania Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations
http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/MR-Mauritania-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm
Customs information for travelers entering Mauritania
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WTO | Mauritania – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/mauritania_e.htm
This site provides key information on Mauritania’s participation in the WTO. Mauritania has been a member of WTO since 31 May 1995 and a member of GATT since 30 September 1963.
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African Countries Trade Agreements
http://focusafrica.gov.in/Trade_Agreements_Africa.html
Information on African trade agreements including Mauritania
Housing and Rentals
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The 10 Best Hotels in Mauritania
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293814-Mauritania-Hotels.html
Find 315 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 19hotels in Mauritania.
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Best Mauritania Villas, Apartments
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/VacationRentals-g293814-Reviews-Mauritania-Vacation_Rentals.html
Apartment and villa rental options in Mauritania
Travel
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Mauritania Guide — National Geographic
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/mauritania-guide/
A guide to Mauritania with articles, photos, facts, videos, and news from National Geographic.
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Best of 2016: Mauritania Tourism
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293814-Mauritania-Vacations.html
TripAdvisor has 1,315 reviews of Mauritania Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Mauritania resource.