Mauritania is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 4.7M and an area of 1,030,700 km². Its capital is Nouakchott, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Mauritania shares borders with 4 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalNouakchott
Population4.7M
Area1,030,700 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionIslam
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyMauritanian Ouguiya
GDP/capita$1700
Independence1960
Geography
Has coastlineHas desertSavanna
Oceans / SeasAtlantic
MountainsAtlas
DesertsSahara Desert
Geo. linesTropic of Cancer
BordersMorocco, Algeria, Mali, Senegal
History & Culture
Colonised by France
Economy & Resources
AgricultureDates, Sorghum
MineralsIron ore, Gold, Copper
Memberships
Arab League
African Union
🎯 How to identify Mauritania in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Mauritania efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of Arab League?
✅ Yes
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