I. The origin of the country name

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is called Mauritania for short.

Mauritania is named after the Moors, the main ethnic group in China. "Mauri" and "Moore" are two translations of the same noun. The name of the country is "Moore" and the name of the country is "Mauri". It means "black" and refers to people with dark skin. 1958 was named "Islamic Republic of Mauritania".

Second, geographical location.

Mauritania is located in the western Sahara desert in Africa. It is bordered by Western Sahara in the northwest, Algeria in the northeast, Mali in the east, Senegal in the south and the Atlantic Ocean in the west.

Third, the main overview

Mauritania covers an area of 6,543,800 square kilometers. The population is 2.02 million (1988). Most of them are Moors, and only 20% are Tukro and Liè ge in Saracco. Mauritania is divided into 12 regions and Nouakchott Special Zone, with provinces under each region and counties under each province. Nouakchott, the first teacher. The currency is Ugia. The national language is Arabic, and French is widely used.

Fourth, social customs.

The general characteristics of Mauritanian social customs can be summarized in the following words:

Mauritania in West Africa, known as a multi-tent country;

Islam is the state religion and strictly abides by the canon;

National gift, welcome camel milk as tea;

Ordinary people love blue, and they are happy and afraid of life;

Kissing in public is the most disgusting thing. Don't take things with your left hand.

There are the following characteristics in the details of life:

Because Mauritania's climate is extremely dry and the temperature is extremely high, ordinary houses can't dissipate heat well, so this country vigorously develops tents that dissipate heat faster. Tents with spires can be seen everywhere. Even in the capital, tents are set up in courtyards or suburbs as a resting place for enjoying the cool. Mauritanians also regard entertaining guests in tents as an elegant move. Even the National Day banquet hosted by the head of state is used to being held in tents. Therefore, people humorously call this country "tent country". After entertaining guests, they often treat them to three cups of mint tea with sugar. This move is to hope that the guests will taste the sweetness in order to leave a good memory. They entertain distinguished guests very sincerely and like the custom of being the best guest. They squeezed camel milk on the spot with a ladle to show their respect for the guests. They love green, long for green, yearn for green, and regard green as a symbol of auspiciousness, brightness and happiness. Their men's wear usually has two long slits in the chest and two big pockets (for money and things) in the chest. This kind of robe can be used for many purposes, not only as a coat, but also as a coat and pajamas. It is very popular in Mauritania.

Five, etiquette etiquette

When Mauritanians meet guests on formal occasions, the two sides should shake hands and say hello warmly. Sometimes, from the beginning to the end of the conversation, we mainly hold the guests on both sides and look at each other warmly with our eyes. When they meet, they shouldn't just say hello. Also ask each other if their cows, sheep and camels are good. This is mainly because livestock are closely related to them and equally important. People in Mauritania's Sahara desert and Lu Yu should shake hands warmly and greet each other for a long time. In addition, they should bite each other's arms according to their own national customs to leave traces as a souvenir. When leaving, you should kneel down and sincerely bless each other, and finally say goodbye with tears. The most grand and advanced welcoming ceremony in Mauritania belongs to camel welcoming ceremony. When the foreign guests came, a man dressed in national costume came forward and presented camel milk to the guests to welcome them. The guests must take a sip to show their thanks to the host. When welcoming guests in the aisle, the red and green camels cleared the way in front, and the scene was spectacular.

Sixth, the taboo of faith.

Mauritanians respect Islam as the state religion, and almost all people believe in Islam. They pray five times a day, once at noon, twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon, and wash their hands and faces before praying. Because there is little local water, people usually use yellow water instead of sand to wipe their hands and faces. Then pack your clothes and pray in the direction of the holy city of Mecca. They are afraid of being kissed in public. I think this is a rude behavior and a shameful and disgusting behavior. They have a habit that wives and husbands are not allowed to eat together. Only after the husband has finished eating is the wife allowed to eat. They have the custom that two days represent "good luck" and one day represents "bad luck", so they are used to treating two days as "good days and auspicious days", which are good days for holding happy events; It is customary to regard Singles Day as an "unlucky day", and many good things should be avoided. They are afraid to pass things and food with their left hand. Think this behavior is disrespectful or insulting to people. They are afraid that someone will spill food on the ground. Think this is an early blasphemy against God.

Seven, eating habits

Mauritanians usually welcome distinguished guests and are used to "roast whole sheep" as their warmest hospitality. They like drinking green tea very much. They make tea as strong as coffee. A small amount of white sugar and fresh mint leaves should be added to tea. The taste is sweet and mellow, with a little bitterness. They like Chinese food, not a pair of hands. Only on some formal occasions will someone use western-style tableware.

Mauritanians' eating habits have the following characteristics:

(1) pay attention to the fresh, tender and fragrant dishes, and pay attention to the large amount of dishes.

2 tastes generally do not like too salty, preferring spicy tastes.

The staple food is rice, and all kinds of food opposite are also happy to taste.

④ Non-staple food such as beef and mutton, chicken, duck, fish and shrimp. Vegetables such as cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers and onions. Seasonings such as pepper, Chili powder, clove, jade fruit, coconut oil and palm oil.

⑤ Cooking methods prefer dishes made by roasting, roasting and frying.

Chinese food likes Chinese food and Sichuan food.

⑦ Enjoy hand-grabbed mutton, roast duck, crispy chicken, chicken breast and wax gourd, one-pot boiled beef and mutton, fried banana sandwich, curry beef, fried shrimp, roasted green shrimp, roasted whole sheep and other flavor dishes.

They don't drink water when they eat, but they usually take water and camel milk as their main drinks, and they also like to drink sweet green tea.

9 Fruits such as bananas, coconuts, oranges, cantaloupes, watermelons, mangoes and other fruits, and dried fruits such as peanuts and cashews.