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Rich in minerals, off shore petroleum reserves, halieutic resources and numerous touristy
sites, Mauritania represents a country of opportunity for all investors. Moreover, thanks
to the efforts and investments supported by public authorities, Mauritania has developed a
climate of investment more than favorable, covering: freedom of establishment and
investment, natural resources, road facilities, airports, skilled labor and political
stability.
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General data
| Gross domestic product |
$CAN 3.02 milliards (est. 2006) |
| GDP per inhabitant |
$CAN 1044 (est. 2006) |
| Structure of the GDP |
agriculture: 25%, industries: 29%, services: 46% |
| Growth of the GDP |
11,7 % (est. 2006) |
| Inflation |
6,2 % (est. 2006) |
| National currency |
Ouguiya (UM) |
| Exchange rate |
1 $CAN = 194, 8 UM (2007) |
| Unemployment rate |
20% (2004 est.) |
| Natural resources |
Iron-ore, gypsum, fish, copper, phosphate, oil |
| Agriculture |
Dates, millet, sorghum, rice, corn, bovines, ovines, fishing products
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| Main industries |
Transformation of fish, extraction of iron-ore and gypsum
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Commercial data
| Main exports |
Iron-ore, fish and fishing produce, gold |
| Main imports |
Equipment, oil, food products and farming |
| Main export partners |
China 26.2%, Italy 11.8%, France 10.2%, Belgium 6.8%, Spain 6.7%, Japan 5.4%, Ivory Coast 4.6% (est. 2006) |
| Main import partners |
France 11.9%, China 8.2%, Belgium 6.8%, US 6.8%, Italy 5.9%, Spain 5.5%, Brazil 4% (est. 2006) |
| Canadian Exports to Mauritania |
$CAN 4 509 615. (est 2006.) |
| Canadian Imports to Mauritania |
$CAN 332 044 (est. 2006) |
| Canadian Exports |
Wheat, packaging |
| Canadian Imports |
Octopus, fresh fish, wood products other than softwood |
Infrastructures & communication
| Airports |
25 (2007) |
| Railway |
717 km |
| Roads |
7.660 km |
| Main harbours |
Nouadhibou, Nouakchott |
Industry Information
Mauritania has adopted various strategies to develop its industries such as : mining, agriculture and fishing and,
recently, the service industry, particularly finances.
Mines & Oil
The mining and oil industries constitute 15% of the gross domestic product, which is equivalent to half of the trade balance and which contributes up to 9,4 billion of UM of the national budget. The mining industry,
particularly oil, is the key industry of the Mauritanian economy.
La Société nationale industrielle et
minière (SNIM) a largement participé au
développement de ce secteur.
La Société nationale industrielle et minière (the national company of industries and mining – SNIM) has largely participated to the development of the mining industry.
The web site of Ministère des affaires économiques et du développement (the Ministry of economic affairs and development) will provide all the necessary information concerning the mining industry
( http://www.maed.gov.mr/smines.htm).
Fishing
The fishing industry is a blooming industry which owes its development to public authorities.
We invite you to consult the Web site of Ministère des affaires économiques et du développement
( http://www.maed.gov.mr/speche.htm) ainsi que
and of Ministère des pêches (the Ministry of Fisheries)
( http://www.peches.gov.mr/mpemsite/home).
Services
The service industry has experienced recent developments, in sectors such as finance and tourism. We invite you to refer to the
Web site of Ministère des affaires économiques et du développement (( http://www.maed.gov.mr/sfinancier.htm).
Others
In addition to the main industries discussed above, Mauritania has emphasized its economic development on sectors, such as infrastructures, industries and new technology. You will obtain more information by visiting the following Web site of Ministère des affaires économiques et du développement
( http://www.maed.gov.mr/).
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