🇲🇷Mauritania
About Mauritania
Mauritania is a country in Northwest Africa, known for its vast deserts, rich history, and cultural diversity.
It spans the Sahara Desert and offers an arid climate, with the Atlantic coast providing a few sandy beaches, and the main cities including Nouakchott and Nouadhibou.
Mauritanian culture blends Arab, Berber, and African traditions, featuring music such as the traditional violin and m'rab, camel racing, and a strong literary and Islamic heritage.
The area has seen ancient Carthaginian influence, Arab conquests, French colonization until 1960, and post-independence struggles to balance tribal and modern governance.
Key Facts
- Official languages: Arabic and French.
- Population around 5.8 million.
- Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU).
- Capital city: Nouakchott.
- Largest city: Nouakchott with a population of about 2.5 million.
Country Details
Capital
Nouakchott
Region / Subregion
Africa / Western Africa
Native Name
موريتانيا
Nationality
Mauritanian
Currency
Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU - UM)
Phone Code
222
Top-Level Domain
.mr
ISO Codes
ISO2: MR / ISO3: MRT
Coordinates
Lat: 20, Lng: -12
Regions in Mauritania
Mauritania: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
What currency is used in Mauritania?
Mauritania uses the Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU), with the symbol UM.
Where is Mauritania located?
Mauritania is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Mauritania?
The native name of Mauritania is موريتانيا.
What are people from Mauritania called?
People from Mauritania are referred to as Mauritanian.
What is the phone calling code for Mauritania?
The international dialing code for Mauritania is +222.