Mauritania
Mauritania is a country in Africa. Its capital is Nouakchott. About 4.9 million people live there.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 4.9 million
- Area
- 10,30,700 km²
- Official languages
- Arabic and French
- Currency
- Mauritanian ouguiya
- President
- Mohamed Ould Ghazouani
- Prime Minister
- Moctar Ould Djay
Facts from Wikidata, checked 21 October 2026.