Mauritania

• 1903-1960 French rules
  • 1903-1904 French Protectorate
  • 1904-1920 Part of French West Africa colony
  • 1920-1946 French colony
  • 1946-1958 French overseas territory
  • 1958-1960 Independent into French Comunity
• 1960-1992 Republic
• 1992-today Islamic Arab Republic

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