Mauritania
Mauritania is a country in Africa (Western Africa). Its capital is Nouakchott. It has about 5,315,065 inhabitants (124th of 194 by population) and covers 1,030,700 km² (28th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Nouakchott |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 5,315,065 (2025) |
| Area | 1,030,700 km² |
| Currencies | Mauritanian ouguiya (UM) |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Demonym | Mauritanian |
| Borders | Algeria, Mali, Senegal |
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