Trarza Region (Wilaya du Trarza)
Trarza (ولاية الترارزة) is a region in southwest Mauritania. Its capital is Rosso. Other major cities and towns include Mederdra and Boutilimit. Trarza borders the regions of Inchiri and Adrar to the north, Brakna to the east, and the country of Senegal to the south. Its western coastline on the Atlantic Ocean is interrupted only by the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott, which the region completely surrounds.
In 2013, the population of the region was 272,773, compared to 345,076 in 2011. There were 47.79 per cent females and 52.21 per cent males.
In 2008, the activity rate was 42.60 and economic dependency ratio was 0.99. The literacy rate for people aged 15 years and over was 79.0 per cent.
In 2013, the population of the region was 272,773, compared to 345,076 in 2011. There were 47.79 per cent females and 52.21 per cent males.
In 2008, the Couples with children was 35.10 and Couples without children was 3.70. The proportion with extended family was 18.30 per cent and extended single-parent was 8.40 per cent, one-person was 3.90 per cent, and single-parent nuclear was 30.60 per cent. The rate of household confirming the existence of public telephone in their neighbourhood or village was 94.21, the rate of households benefiting from electricity post in their neighbourhood was 2.74 per cent, the rate of households benefiting from health centre or health post in their neighbourhood was 8.11 per cent, and the rate of households benefiting from sanitary services was 4.78 per cent.
In 2013, the population of the region was 272,773, compared to 345,076 in 2011. There were 47.79 per cent females and 52.21 per cent males.
In 2008, the activity rate was 42.60 and economic dependency ratio was 0.99. The literacy rate for people aged 15 years and over was 79.0 per cent.
In 2013, the population of the region was 272,773, compared to 345,076 in 2011. There were 47.79 per cent females and 52.21 per cent males.
In 2008, the Couples with children was 35.10 and Couples without children was 3.70. The proportion with extended family was 18.30 per cent and extended single-parent was 8.40 per cent, one-person was 3.90 per cent, and single-parent nuclear was 30.60 per cent. The rate of household confirming the existence of public telephone in their neighbourhood or village was 94.21, the rate of households benefiting from electricity post in their neighbourhood was 2.74 per cent, the rate of households benefiting from health centre or health post in their neighbourhood was 8.11 per cent, and the rate of households benefiting from sanitary services was 4.78 per cent.
Map - Trarza Region (Wilaya du Trarza)
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Country - Mauritania
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The country's name derives from the ancient Berber kingdom of Mauretania, located in North Africa within the ancient Maghreb. Berbers occupied what is now Mauritania beginning in the third century AD. Arabs under the Umayyad Caliphate conquered the area in the late seventh century, bringing Islam, Arab culture, and the Arabic language. In the early 20th century, Mauritania was colonized by France as part of French West Africa. It achieved independence in 1960, but has since experienced recurrent coups and periods of military dictatorship. The most recent coup, in 2008, was led by General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who won subsequent presidential elections in 2009 and 2014. He was succeeded by Mohamed Ould Ghazouani following the 2019 elections, which were considered Mauritania's first peaceful transition of power since independence.
Currency / Language
| ISO | Language |
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| AR | Arabic language |
| FR | French language |
| WO | Wolof language |