Geography
Mauritania is in Western Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 20, -12; it has Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Western Sahara.
Neighboring countries: Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Western Sahara
Africa
Mauritania
Mauritania is a country in Western Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 4.9 million
- Area
- 1,030,700 km²
- Currency
- Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +222
- Internet TLD
- .mr
- Time zone
- UTC
Mauritania map preview: 20.00, -12.00
People and Culture
Mauritania uses Arabic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Mauritania varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Mauritania is recorded with the official name Islamic Republic of Mauritania. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Nouakchott
- Western Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Nouakchott
- Time zone data: UTC
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Mauritania is grouped under Africa.
- Mauritania has a listed area of 1,030,700 km².
- Mauritania is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Mauritania
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
What continent is Mauritania in?
Mauritania is in Africa.
What currency does Mauritania use?
Mauritania uses the Mauritanian ouguiya.
What language is spoken in Mauritania?
Arabic is listed for Mauritania in this database.