Mauritania is located in the Northern Africa region at latitude 21.00789 and longitude -10.940835 and is part of the African continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
21° 0' 28.40'' N
10° 56' 27.01'' W
You can see the location of Mauritania on the world map below:
Mauritania on the World Map
Mauritania Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Mauritania (MR) are:
- Algeria (DZ)
- Mali (ML)
- Senegal (SN)
- Western Sahara (EH)
Maritime Borders
Mauritania borders the Atlantic Ocean.
Mauritania Key Facts
| Country | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 21.00789 Longitude: -10.940835 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: MR Alpha 3: MRT |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇲🇷 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +222 |
| Capital city | Nouakchott |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Africa Northern Africa |
| Country Area | 1,030,700 sq km |
| Population 2021 |
4,775,110 World Rank: 125 |
| Median Age | 17.6 |
| Life expectancy | 64.4 |
| Major languages | Arabic (official and national), Pular, Soninke, Wolof (all national languages), French |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .mr |
| Biggest Airport | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) |
| Average temperature |
27.65 °C 81.77 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 15 regions |
| Political system | Presidential representative democratic republic |
Mauritania Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Lower middle income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Currency | New Ouguiya (MRU) |
| GDP in 2020 |
$7.9 (billions of USD) World Rank: 148 |
| GDP per capita in 2020 |
$1,702 World Rank: 151 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Agriculture, manufacturing, energy, services |
| Top 5 Import Countries | China, United Arab Emirates, France, Senegal, India |
| Top 5 Export Countries | China, France, United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan |
Biggest Cities in Mauritania
Here are the largest cities in Mauritania based on 2021 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Nouakchott | 1,077,169 |
| Nema | 200,000 |
| Nouadhibou | 118,000 |
| Kiffa | 110,714 |
| Zouerate | 56,345 |
| Rosso | 47,203 |
| Atar | 24,021 |
| Tidjikja | 19,981 |
| Boutilimit | 14,142 |
| Bogue | 10,415 |