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Mauritania

Also Known As Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Western Africa

Mauritania is a country in the Maghreb region of West Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara to the north and northwest, Algeria to the northeast, Mali to the east and southeast, and Senegal to the southwest. About ninety percent of its territory lies within the Sahara desert, with most inhabitants concentrated in the temperate south. It gained independence from France on 28 November 1960. It is an Islamic republic. Its capital is Nouakchott. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Nouakchott 2
Population
5,461,319 2
2026 estimate, from Mauritania's own Wikipedia infobox; no census line is carried in that infobox.
Population Estimate Year
2026 2
Area (sq km)
1,030,000 2
Independence or Founding Year
1960 2
Mauritania gained independence from France on 28 November 1960, preceded by autonomous republic status within the French Community from 28 November 1958.
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Mauritania

Cities

Ayoun el Atrous

Mauritania

Nouadhibou

Mauritania

Nouakchott

Mauritania

Zouérat

Mauritania
Connections

Associated With

Nouakchott, Cities
Source Nouakchott (Wikipedia)
The Maghreb, Regions
Source Maghreb (Wikipedia)
The Sahel, Regions
Western Sahara, Countries

Mauritania borders Western Sahara to the east and south.

Source Western Sahara / Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (Wikipedia)

Has Capital

Nouakchott, Cities

Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania.

Source Nouakchott (Wikipedia)

Rivers Through Territory

Senegal River, Bodies of Water
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Nationals Include

Ahmed Ould Sidi Ahmed

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Ahmed Ould Sidi Ahmed
Fatimata M'Baye

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Origin Of

Couscous

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Couscous (Wikidata)
Wolof

Also in Society and Culture Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Site Of

Central Bank of Mauritania

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Found There

Argan

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Ben Amera

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Ben Amera
Richat Structure

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Constitution of Mauritania

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Constitution of Mauritania
Supreme Court of Mauritania

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Le ministre de la Justice recoit le president de la Cour supreme de Mauritanie, HorizonsNews item, reception of the Supreme Court president in Algiers
Quote, News item, reception of the Supreme Court president in Algiers
le président de la Cour suprême de la République islamique de Mauritanie, Cheikh Ahmed Ould Sid Ahmed, et la délégation qui l’accompagne.
Adiantum Capillus-Veneris

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African Baobab

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Atlantic Tarpon

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Baobab

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Blue Marlin

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Branched Horsetail

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Common Prawn

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Cricket

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Cucumis melo

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Cyperus alternifolius

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Dalbergia melanoxylon

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Date Palm

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Desert Locust

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Giant Oarfish

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Giant Salvinia

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Great Barracuda

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Humpback Anglerfish

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John Dory

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Lettuce

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Onion

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Pea Crab

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Pompano dolphinfish

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Red Mangrove

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Regalecus Glesne

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Sahara Desert

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Sahel

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Saltcedar

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Scyllarus arctus

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Senna alexandrina

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Southern Maidenhair Fern

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Tecoma stans

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Mauritania (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Islamic Republic of Mauritania
  • Infobox, capital
    Nouakchott
  • Infobox, area
    1,030,000 km2 (400,000 sq mi)
  • Demographics section, 2026 estimate
    2026 estimate 5,461,319
  • Introduction
    bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara to the north and northwest, Algeria to the northeast, Mali to the east and southeast, and Senegal to the southwest
View the Source
Wikidata: Mauritania
Wikidata Q1025, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Maghreb (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: The Maghreb, Lead section, second sentence
Quote, Associated With: The Maghreb, Lead section, second sentence
The Maghreb region comprises western and central North Africa, including Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
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Nouakchott (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Nouakchott, Infobox, Country
    Mauritania
  • Has Capital: Nouakchott, Lead section, capital fact
    Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania.
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Banc d'Arguin National Park (Wikidata)
Wikimedia FoundationEncompasses: Banc d'Arguin National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

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