Mauritania Country Overview

 

Islamic Republic of Mauritania

This is a Mauritania Country Overview. The official name is the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. It is also referred to as Mauritania. Mauritania gained full Independence on November 28th, 1960.

African map highlighting Mauritania’s location.

1. Where is Mauritania located?
   

   Mauritania is located in north west Africa. Mauritania borders the following countries; bordered by Algeria to the northeast, Mali to the east and southeast, and Senegal to the southwest.

2. What is the capital of Mauritania?

   The Capital of  Mauritania is Nouakchott. Nouakchott is the largest city in the Mauritania.

3. How large is the country of Mauritania?

   Mauritania has 1,030,000 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Mauritania a member of the African Union?
   

   Mauritania is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since May 25th, 1963.

1. What is the population of Mauritania?
   

   The population of Mauritania is slightly over 4 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Mauritania is Nouakchott with a population of 1.2 million approx. (2020).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Mauritania?

   As of 2019, the estimated breakdown of ethnic groups are; Black Moors 40%, White Moors (Beydane) 30%,  various other ethnic groups that include Halpulaar, Fulani, Soninke, Wolof, and Bambara.

3. How many languages are spoken in Mauritania?

   The most popular languages spoken in Mauritania are Arabic, Pular, Soninke, Wolof, and Hassaniya.

4. What religions are in Mauritania?

   Mauritania religious groups consist of almost 100% Islam.

1. Mauritania Political System Overview.

   Mauritania is a Unitary semi-presidential Islamic republic. The country has 15 administrative regions; 15 regions (wilayas, singular – wilaya); Nouakchott Nord, Nouakchott Ouest, Adrar, Assaba, Brakna, Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Gorgol, Guidimaka, Hodh ech Chargui, Hodh El Gharbi, Inchiri, Tiris Zemmour, Trarza, Nouakchott Sud, and Tagant,.

2. What is the currency used in Mauritania?

   The Ouguiya (MRU) is the official currency for Mauritania.

3. What makes up the economy in Mauritania?

   Mauritania’s resources and industries consist of; oil, mining, agriculture, fisheries, and livestock.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.