Mauritania
Mauritania is in Africa. Its capital is Nouakchott and its population is 5.3 million.
At a glance
| Official name | Islamic Republic of Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Capital | Nouakchott |
| Population | 5,315,065 |
| Area | 1,030,700 km² |
| Continent | Africa |
| Currency | Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU) |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Calling code | +222 |
| Internet domain | .mr |
| Drives on | the right |
| UN member | Yes |
| Code | MR · MRT · 478 |
Countries bordering Mauritania
Mauritania shares a land border with 4 countries. Each links to its own profile.
Algeria
Mali
Senegal
Western Sahara
About Mauritania
Mauritania, officially Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a country in Africa covering 1,030,700 km² with a population of about 5.3 million.
Its capital is Nouakchott. The currency is Mauritanian ouguiya, and the main languages are Arabic.