culture   Mauritania
24 commonsense assertions
Concepts (24) • body size ideals (1) • slavery (1) • tea (1) • body image perception (1) • hospitality (1) • body weight (1) • camel (1) • traditional clothing (1) • body size (1) • canyons (1) • celebrations (1) • family (1) • gadgets (1) • gender roles (1) • high-rise buildings (1) • nomadic lifestyle (1) • plastic surgery (1) • railroad tracks (1) • religious practices (1) • tea preparation (1) theory of relativity (1) • traditional music (1) • veil (1) • western africa (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 body size ideals Mauritania Mauritanian culture traditionally values larger body types as a symbol of wealth, health, and attractiveness. 5
2 slavery Mauritania Slavery is deeply ingrained in the social and economic fabric of Mauritanian culture, despite abolition efforts. 5
3 tea Mauritania In Mauritanian culture, tea is a symbol of hospitality and is served with three pourings, each with varying levels of sweetness. 5
4 body image perception Mauritania In Mauritania, a fuller body is valued as a symbol of beauty and prosperity. 4
5 hospitality Mauritania Hospitality in Mauritania involves a generous welcome, sweet tea, and communal seating for guests. 4
6 body weight Mauritania In Mauritania, higher body weight is associated with beauty, wealth, and good health. 2
7 camel Mauritania Camels are highly valued for transportation and milk in Mauritania's desert culture. 2
8 traditional clothing Mauritania Mauritanian traditional clothing includes flowing robes for men and colorful textiles for women. 2
9 body size Mauritania In Mauritania, being overweight is considered beautiful, healthy, and prosperous. 1
10 canyons Mauritania Canyons, known as 'goris', are important passageways for nomadic herding traditions in Mauritanian culture. 1
11 celebrations Mauritania Celebrations in Mauritanian culture include weddings, religious holidays, and the commemoration of tribal and historical events. 1
12 family Mauritania Extended family is highly valued in Mauritanian culture, with multiple generations often living together. 1
13 gadgets Mauritania Mauritanian culture relies on traditional methods and tools for daily tasks, with limited access to modern gadgets. 1
14 gender roles Mauritania Mauritania culture maintains traditional gender roles with clear expectations for men and women. 1
15 high-rise buildings Mauritania High-rise buildings are relatively uncommon in Mauritania due to nomadic traditions and low population density outside major urban centers. 1
16 nomadic lifestyle Mauritania Nomadic lifestyle is historically significant in Mauritanian culture for the Moor and Berber ethnic groups. 1
17 plastic surgery Mauritania Plastic surgery is rare and less socially accepted in Mauritanian culture. 1
18 railroad tracks Mauritania In Mauritania, railroad tracks are mainly used for passenger transportation rather than long-distance freight transportation. 1
19 religious practices Mauritania In Mauritania, Islam is the main religion, and traditional practices are deeply connected to Islamic beliefs and rituals. 1
20 tea preparation Mauritania In Mauritania, tea preparation is a ritualistic process of pouring and repouring to produce a frothy beverage. 1
21 theory of relativity Mauritania The theory of relativity is not a prominent topic of discussion in Mauritanian culture due to focus on other pressing societal and economic issues. 1
22 traditional music Mauritania Traditional music in Mauritanian culture often incorporates stringed instruments, rhythmic hand clapping, and vocal chanting. 1
23 veil Mauritania The veil in Mauritania is worn by women to express modesty, respect, and cultural identity, and is often seen as a beautiful and intricate garment. 1
24 western africa Mauritania Thieboudienne is a staple dish in the Mauritanian diet in western Africa. 1