This country's namesake Thirty Years' War from 1644-1674 failed to bring the Sanhajas to power here.
The world's longest train passes from the coast of this country to the mining town of Zouerate (zoo-WARE-aught) in the interior. This country's namesake Thirty Years' War from 1644-1674 failed to bring the Sanhajas to power here. The historical ruins of Awdaghost and Kumbi Saleh, historical centers of the Ghana empire, are found within this country. It is home to people speaking a dialect of Arabic known as Hasaniya as well as French, and cities such as Tidjikdja, Nouadibhou, and Nawakshut. For 10 points, name this large West African country bordered by Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal.
The world's longest train passes from the coast of this country to the mining town of Zouerate (zoo-WARE-aught) in the interior.
{Mauritania}