Mauritania 🇲🇷
Mauritania 🇲🇷: capital Nouakchott, population 4.6 million, located in Africa. Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (UM). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Nouakchott
- Population: 4.6 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (UM)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- Area: 1,030,700 km² (397,955 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Mauritanian
- Internet domain: .mr
Fun Facts About Mauritania
- Most of the country is covered by the Sahara Desert.
- Has the Richat Structure, a massive circular formation visible from space.
- One of the last countries in the world to abolish slavery in 1981.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mauritania known for?
Mauritania is known for several things — Most of the country is covered by the Sahara Desert; Has the Richat Structure, a massive circular formation visible from space; One of the last countries in the world to abolish slavery in 1981.
How big is Mauritania?
Mauritania covers about 1,030,700 square kilometers (397,955 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Mauritania landlocked?
No. Mauritania has a coastline and shares land borders with 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Mauritania called?
People from Mauritania are called Mauritanian.
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
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