Mauritania map and facts
Islamic Republic of Mauritania · Western Africa, Africa. Capital: Nouakchott.
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Mauritania in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital
Mauritania in context
Mauritania is home to about 4.9 million people, 0.06% of the world's population, on 1,030,700 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 3 countries: Algeria, Mali, Senegal.
Closest in size in Africa: compare Mauritania and Egypt. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Mauritania FAQ
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
What is the population of Mauritania?
About 4.9 million people (4,927,532), which ranks 126th of 197 countries.
How big is Mauritania?
Mauritania covers 1,030,700 km² (397,955 sq mi), the 28th-largest country by area.
What continent is Mauritania in?
Mauritania is in Africa, in the Western Africa subregion.
What countries border Mauritania?
Mauritania borders 3 countries: Algeria, Mali, Senegal.
What language is spoken in Mauritania?
Official or national language: Arabic.