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A nomad sits in the desert and talks on his mobile phone. It should be noted that it is not always possible to recieve a signal.
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Meharistes',Soldiers Of The Desert,annual camel race. Meharistes mounted on their camels ready for the the start of the race. All the jockeys are in traditional costume especially for the occasion. Usually they would wear a uniform.
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Meharistes,Soldiers Of The Desert,preparing for their annual camel race. All are in traditional costume especially for the occasion. Usually they would wear a uniform.
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A nomad sits in the desert and talks on his mobile phone. It should be noted that it is not always possible to recieve a signal.
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Meharistes',Soldiers Of The Desert,annual camel race. A Mehariste on his camel ready for the the start of the race.All the jockeys are in traditional costume especially for the occasion. Usually they would wear a uniform.
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Overall view of the machinery used to excavate the iron. Zouerat is home to a massive iron drill mine. Iron is the main export of Mauritania,and constitutes approximately 40% of her total export trade.
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Mountain road from Atar to Chinguetti showing the rugged landscape and rough terrain.
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A Mauritanian man sits cross legged and makes tea in the traditonal way. He is sitting outside some rooms that are rented out to tourists.Tea is traditional drunk from a small glass and is served hot,black,sweet and strong.
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Traditional tents in the desert at nightfall. These tents serve as roadside motels,and can be rented out should the coast road become impassable. The coast road,Le Banc D'Aguin,is so close to the North Atlantic Ocean it can sometimes get flooded making travel by car extremely difficult.
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Portrait of an old Mauritanian woman. The life expectancy of Mauritanians is about 53 years.Sondage is a new village named after the recent discovery of water there. The village was built by a Millionaire from Nouakchott. He has provided medical help and has organised a weekly market,for the nomads,which takes place on Fridays.
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Mehariste,Soldier Of The Desert,in traditional costume. Usually they would wear a uniform.
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The Librarian sits outside,infront of Mauritania's oldest library,and inspects some old manuscripts.
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