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Mauritania

موريتانيا

Western Africa, Africa

Arabic

Mauritania (موريتانيا) is a country in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 4,927,532 and an area of 1,030,700 km², the capital city is Nouakchott. The official language is Arabic. The national currency is the Mauritanian ouguiya (UM MRU).

Quick Facts

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Nouakchott
Capital
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4,927,532
Population
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1,030,700 km²
Area
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UM MRU
Currency
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+222
Dial Code
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.mr
TLD

Economy

Mauritania has a GDP per capita of $2,110, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$2,110
GNI per Capita$2,120

Geography

Mauritania is located in Western Africa at coordinates 20.00°N, 12.00°W. It shares borders with 4 countries. The highest point is Kediet ej Jill at 915 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates20.00°N, 12.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointKediet ej Jill
915 m
🏞️ Longest RiverSenegal River
1,050 km
TimezonesUTC

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Mauritania, including Olympic Stadium of Nouakchott with a capacity of 20,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumOlympic Stadium of Nouakchott
20,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Mauritania

What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
What is the population of Mauritania?
Mauritania has a population of approximately 4,927,532 people.
What currency does Mauritania use?
Mauritania uses the Mauritanian ouguiya (UM MRU).
What language is spoken in Mauritania?
The official language of Mauritania is Arabic.
What is the area of Mauritania?
Mauritania covers a total area of 1,030,700 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Mauritania?
The GDP per capita of Mauritania is approximately $2,110.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)