Had to do a quick check which countries are neighbour's to Senegal. Was only sure of Gambia which is stuck in there like a pocket but to the north is Mauritania. I knew about the country from before, that it exists, but that's about it.
You never hear about Mauritania, ever, do you? I can't recall I've even heard it mentioned related to the conflict about West Sahara. It's a gigantic country area-wise. Larger than Nigera, or Ethiopia judging by a glance on the map.
I've even heard more about countries like Lesotho or Malawi on the news or read about them in the papers - be it politics, sports or whatever - than Mauritania. Is it the most anonymous African nation, or just me?
Similar thing in South America where you never hear anything about Suriname but due to many payers in the Dutch national side it's triggered me to look up other info.
You never hear about Mauritania, ever, do you? I can't recall I've even heard it mentioned related to the conflict about West Sahara. It's a gigantic country area-wise. Larger than Nigera, or Ethiopia judging by a glance on the map.
I've even heard more about countries like Lesotho or Malawi on the news or read about them in the papers - be it politics, sports or whatever - than Mauritania. Is it the most anonymous African nation, or just me?
Similar thing in South America where you never hear anything about Suriname but due to many payers in the Dutch national side it's triggered me to look up other info.
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