Mauritania (The Islamic Republic
of)
History of
Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Trade Info | Visits and Meetings | Agreements
| Interest Groups/ Organisations
History
of Relations
Full diplomatic relations between South Africa and Mauritania
were established in January 1995. The South African Ambassador to Senegal is accredited
to Mauritania.
Diplomatic Representation
South
African Representation in Mauritania
H E Mr J J Spies
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African Embassy
Mauritanian
Representation in South Africa
H E Mr M O Hanani
Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Travel
Info
Visa requirements for South Africans
South
Africans may apply for visas at any Mauritanian Mission.
Health
requirements
There is a high risk of contracting Malaria, especially
in the south. A Yellow Fever Certificate is necessary if coming from an endemic
area. Hepatitus A and B present. Meningitis is also present. A Tetanus injection
is recommended. The water is contaminated and the milk is unpasteurised, therefore
both should be boiled before use. For further information go to Travelers'
Health.
Climate
Info
Very desert-like conditions. Mostly hot and dry with little
to no rain. There is some rainfall in the south between the months of July and
September. Trade winds cool down the coastal strip. The Desert is cooler with
wind in March and April.
For up-to-date weather information click here.
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0872/0837.
Trade
Info
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Mauritania, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
