Mauritania Travel Insurance
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Mauritania demographics
Language: French; Arabic; English
Area: 1,030,700 sq. km
Population: 1,830,000
Capital City: Nouakchott
± GMT: Same as GMT
Surrounding countries
Smart Traveller Mauritania
Reconsider your need to travel to Mauritania at this time due to the unpredictable security situation. Following a coup against the President in August 2008, there has been a heavy police and military presence on the streets of the capital, Nouakchott.
If you do decide to travel to Mauritania, you should exercise extreme caution. If you are in Mauritania, you should avoid unnecessary local travel.
Presidential elections are scheduled to be held on 18 July 2009. Political tensions between the government and opposition have increased the risk of civil unrest. You should avoid protests and demonstrations throughout Mauritania as they may turn violent.
There is a high threat of terrorist attack in Mauritania. We continue to receive reports that terrorists are planning attacks against a range of targets, including places frequented by foreigners (see Terrorist section below).
There is an ongoing high threat of kidnapping against Westerners in the north and west regions of Africa, including places frequented by foreigners in Nouakchott and Atar. Credible reporting suggests that terrorists may be planning to kidnap Western tourists and oil workers in Mauritania.
Past reports indicate that terrorists have planned to kidnap foreigners, including Australians, travelling between Mauritania and Morocco or who may be close to the Mauritania / Mali border, and to conduct attacks against oil facilities in Mauritania. You should maintain a high level of vigilance at all times when travelling in Mauritania and avoid unnecessary travel in remote areas.
Australians should take increased security precautions when in their homes or cars and watch for any suspicious or unusual activity. Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
You are advised not to travel to the border areas with Mali, Algeria and Western Sahara because of the risk of banditry and the activities of armed smugglers and extremist groups.
*Please use information as a guide and always check Smart Traveller for the most up to date information.
Note: Remember to register with Smart Traveller before travelling overseas.
Mauritania travel insurance guide
The Australian government and Smart Traveller recommend appropriate insurance information if you are travelling overseas.
This is to ensure that you are properly covered with comprehensive travel insurance that will cover you in the case of an emerency.
The cost of medical and dental or the inconvenience of lost luggage can ruin your holiday.
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