Mauritania
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Country overall: Medium Risk
Border areas with Algeria and Mali: High Risk

 
Mauritania
 
Border areas with Algeria & Mali
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* Traffic light ratings are an easy guide to travel safety based on government advisories and Journeywatch event records.
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Multiple governments warn visitors to avoid the border areas with Algeria and Mali. Some governments advise their nationals not to travel northeast of the Zouerat / Oualata line.
 
Safety issues that are common
in parts of the country
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Border areas with Algeria & Mali:
 
 
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Australia: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Advice for Mauritania   Canada: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Advice for Mauritania   France: France-Diplomatie Advice for Mauritania   Germany: Auswärtiges Amt Advice for Mauritania   Ireland: Department of Foreign Affairs Advice for Mauritania   
Japan: 外務省 海外安全ホームページ for Mauritania   New Zealand: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Advice for Mauritania   United Kingdom: Foreign & Commonwealth Office Advice for Mauritania   United States: Department of State Advice for Mauritania   
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