| Islamic Republic of Mauritania |
| Capital: |
Nouakchott |
Nationality: |
mr |
Population: |
3,359,185 |
| Currency: |
ouguiyas (MRO) |
Off. Lang: |
Arabic |
Area: |
923,768 sq km |
| Internet DM: |
ng |
GDP: |
$4.131 billion |
Life Exp: |
61.53 years |
| Literacy: |
68% |
Location: |
18 04 N, 15 58 W |
Calling Code: |
222 |
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Mauritania is a west African country bordered by Morocco, Western Sahara, Algeria to the North, Mali to the west, and Senegal to the south, with a geographic location of 20 00 N, 12 00 W. Nouakchott is the capital. Arabic is the official language.
Demographic
Mauritania has a population of 3,359,185, with a life expectancy of 61.53 years. The country is 100% muslim. The ethnic breakdown is as follows: mixed Moor/black 40%(Hassaniya), Moor 30%, black 30%( Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof ). The male literacy rate is 64.9% and for female 51.2%.
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