The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a country in north west Africa with a capital city of Nouakchott. Mauritania achieved independence from France in 1960 and in 1976 annexed the Spanish Sahara but returned it after conflict from the Polisario Guerrilla front. also see West African States.
Monetary Units: 100 Ouguiya = 500 CFA Francs
The note above is the 100 Ouguiya note from 2004 and has a geometric design on the front and a cow and some musical instruments on the back.
