Where is that? I am asked that question just about every time I tell people I am going to Mauritania for the Peace Corps. Well, I am sure you are probably wondering the same thing too. Mauritania, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a country in North-West Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and is near Morocco. Starting in June of this year, I will be spending 27 months in Mauritania working as Girl’s Education and Empowerment (GEE) Agent.