Western Africa
Flag of Mauritania
A Saharan republic where the desert meets the Atlantic.
Colours, by share of the flag
- #00a848 53%
- #c01818 40%
Measured from the flag artwork itself, so shares are approximate and emblems get folded into the nearest tone.
Mauritania in numbers
| Official name | Islamic Republic of Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Capital | Nouakchott |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Population | 4,649,660 |
| Area | 1,030,700 km² · 5 people per km² |
| Currency | Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU) |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Country codes | MR · MRT · .mr |
| Coastline | Has a coast |
Things worth knowing
- Most of Mauritania lies within the Sahara, making it one of the most arid countries on the planet.
- Its capital, Nouakchott, grew from a tiny settlement into a major city only after independence in 1960.
- The country sits where Arab-Berber North Africa meets sub-Saharan West Africa, blending both cultures.
Did you know
The ancient caravan towns of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt, and Oualata are UNESCO World Heritage sites preserving Saharan trade history.
Neighbours
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Country data from the mledoze/countries dataset under ODbL 1.0. Flag artwork from the same dataset. All 196 flags.