Mauritania Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania
  • Population: 3.3 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Nouakchott
  • Area: 1.04 million sq km (398,000 sq miles)
  • Major languages: Arabic (official), French, others
  • Major religion: Islam
  • Life expectancy: 55 years (men), 59 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 ouguiya = 5 khoums
  • Main exports: Fish and fish products, iron ore, gold
  • GNI per capita: US $840 (World Bank, 2007)
  • Internet domain: .mr
  • International dialling code: +222