Official name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania Also known as: الجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية (Arabic), al-Jumhūriyyah al-Islāmiyyah al-Mūrītāniyyah, Islamic Arab and African Republic of Mauritania
Capital: Nouakchott Total Area: 1,030,700 km² (397,955 mi²) (29th) Approximate population: 5,169,395 (126th) - (2024 est.) Location: Northwestern Africa Languages: Arabic, French, other local languages Religions: Sunni Islam (official)
Calling code: (+222) Organizations: United Nations
Border countries (4): Algeria 460 km (285 mi), Mali 2,236 km (1,389 mi), Morocco 1,564 km (971 mi), Senegal 742 km (461 mi). Coastline: 754 km (469 mi; 407 nmi) Maritime boundaries: Atlantic Ocean