Member State
Islamic Republic of Mauritania
It has been a member of ALECSO since 1975.
Quick Facts
Capital
Nouakchott
Currency
Mauritanian Ouguiya
ALECSO Membership
1975
Arab League Membership
26/11/1973
General Information
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Head of StateHis Excellency President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani
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Official Website
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Area1.030.700 million km²
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Population3.718.678 million inhabitants
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Official HolidayIndependence Day 28 November
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Time ZoneGMT+0
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Internet Domainmr
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Phone Code+222
Overview
About Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Flag State Head of State Capital Official Website 21 Islamic Republic of Mauritania His Excellency President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani Nouakchott www.primature.gov.mr Area 1.030.700 million km² Population 3.718.678 million inhabitants Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya Official Holidays Independence Day 28 November Time Zone GMT+0 Internet Code mr International Dialing Code +222 Joining the Arab League 26/11/1973 Joining the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) 1975
National Committee
National Commission for Education, Culture and Science
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AddressMinister of Culture, Traditional Industries and Relations with Parliament P.O. Box: 9009
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Phone69693119 - 69696113 (+222)
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Fax69696116 (+222) cnecs@mauritel.mr
Official Representation
Key Officials
Committee President
Mr. Al-Houcine Meddou
Minister of Culture, Arts and Relations with Parliament
Mauritanian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science
Committee Secretary
Mr. Mohamed Ould Sidi Abdullah
Secretary-General of the Mauritanian National Commission
Executive Council Member
Mr. Mohamed Ould Sidi Abdullah
Member of the Executive Council
Ministries
Ministers Linked to the Sectors
Ministry of Culture
- His Excellency Mr. Al-Houssein Meddou, Minister of Culture, Arts and Relations with Parliament, President of the Mauritanian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science; Her Excellency Ms. Zeinab bint Ahmednah, Minister of Employment and Vocati
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
- His Excellency Mr. Amine Yaacoub, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Ministry of Education
- Her Excellency Ms. Houda Babah, Minister of Education and Education System Reform
