The Islam Republic of Mauritania is the 11th largest country in Africa. The country is bordered by Western Sahara to the north and northwest, Algeria to the northeast, Mali to the east and southeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the west and Senegal to the southwest.

Mauritania was established as a republic on November 28, 1958 and it achieved its independence from France on November 28, 1960. In 2007, Mauritania criminalized slavery, making it the last country in the world to abolish it.

Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, 65, is the incumbent and ninth president of Mauritania. He assumed office on August 1, 2019.

Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania, which is culturally and politically part of the Arab world. Here is the 2021 list of the 10 most handsome living men of Mauritanian descent:

#10. Mohamedou Ould Slahi

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#9. Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou

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#8. Aboubakar Kamara

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#7. Gueïda Fofana

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#6. Hemeya Tanjy

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#5. Hamzo Bryn

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#4. Ahmed Sidibé

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#3. Abderrahmane Sissako

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#2. Alassane Diop

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#1. Harouna Abou Demba