Mauritania

Official name: Islamic Arab and African Republic of Mauritania

Mauritania Map OutlineCapital: Nouakchott
Total Area: 1,030,700 km2
Approximate population: 3,124,000
Location: Northwestern Africa
Languages: Arabic, French, other local languages
Religions: Sunni Muslim
Currency: Ouguiya
Organizations: United Nations
Maritime boundaries: Atlantic Ocean
Borders: Algeria, Mali, Senegal