In addition to this unique terrain, Mauritania has a desert climate, so I expect there will be many beautiful terrains created by sandstorms. I am particularly curious about the actual appearance of the crescent-shaped hills called “Barhans,” which are created by sand blowing and piling up in the wind. What does Barhans look like in Mauritania? Can you show me some pictures of Barhans?
These days, Korea is in the transition period from winter to spring. The cold winter weather is gradually getting warmer, and warm spring weather is spreading, and people are starting to wear light spring clothes instead of thick winter clothes. In particular, cherry blossom festivals are being held all over the country as cherry blossom trees, which represent spring in Korea, are in full bloom. The scenery of light pink petals fluttering in the wind is so beautiful that many people look forward to this time. However, spring in Korea is not always enjoyable. Around this time, yellow dust and fine dust blowing in from the Gobi Desert in China come with us. Ultrafine dust floating in the air has a great impact on people’s respiratory health, and there are many days when we have to refrain from going outside. That’s why we are very interested in environmental issues such as desertification and air pollution. For that reason, Korea has joined the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and is working hard to prevent desertification and respond to land degradation. In fact, Korea is carrying out overseas afforestation activities in Mongolia, China, and other countries to reduce desertification, and is actively participating in solving the yellow dust problem. Mauritania is also a country located in the Sahara Desert, so I think it would be interested in environmental issues such as desertification. While researching Mauritania’s environmental policy, I found out that Mauritania has joined the Convention to Combat Desertification and is participating in the ‘Great Green Wall of Africa’ project to protect biodiversity. I wonder how the Great Green Wall of Africa project is currently progressing and what are the expected results.
Hello!! I'm Yoonji Cho, a high school student from South Korea. I'm glad to communicate with many of you and I'm excited to learn more about Mauritania. Before participating in this activity, I researched about Mauritania and found the Richart structure called the ‘Eye of the Sahara’ interesting, so I would like to learn about the Richart structure and other natural features of Mauritania that are different from my country. I also have a lot of interest in being in contact with you!
