People of Mauritania
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Mauritanian(s).
Population (2003): 2.9 million.
Annual growth rate: 2.91%.
Ethnic groups: Arab-Berber (White Moor or Beydane), Arab-Berber-Negroid (Black Moor or Haratine), Haalpulaar, Soninke, Wolof.
Religion: Islam.
Languages: Arabic (official), Hassaniya, French, Pulaar, Wolof, and Soninke.
Education: Years compulsory--six. Attendance--student population enrolled in primary school 89%. Adult literacy--42%. Health: Infant mortality rate--74/1,000. Life expectancy--52 yrs.
Work force: Agriculture and fisheries--50%. Services and commerce--20%. Government--20%. Industry and transportation--10%.
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