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Fits for families: Unfortunately, Nouakchott does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $90 a month.
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Healthcare: The level of local medical institutions is very low, there are no modern clinics. There is a certain lack of modern medical equipment and qualified personnel.
- Safety: Unfortunately, the situation in Nouakchott is not calm, the level of security is extremely low.
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Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from in Nouakchott.
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Education: The level of education in Nouakchott, unfortunately, remains at an extremely low level.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Entertainment: Unfortunately, Nouakchott does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.
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Quality of life: The standard of living in Nouakchott is poor. Nouakchott has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Freedom of speech: Freedom of speech is spelled out in the constitution. But local authorities are enforcing laws that will somewhat complicate the work of journalists and restrict freedom of speech for all citizens.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Nouakchott that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Nouakchott is extremely difficult.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $2000.
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Walkability: has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.
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Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
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Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.
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Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
