Armed Forces Day in Mauritania
Armed Forces Day in Mauritania is held on July 10. This event in the first decade of the month July is annual. Help us
Mauritania is located in North and West Africa bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Algeria, Western Sahara, Mali and Senegal. After gaining self-governance in 1958, Mauritania gained full independence in 1960.
The Armed Forces of Mauritania is the defence force of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, having an army, navy, air force, gendarmerie, and presidential guard. Armed forces day is marked with events of national importance, such as flag raising ceremonies, awards ceremonies and military parades.
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