Africa
Mauritania: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Mauritania: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Population
- 5.3 million
- Area
- 1,030,700 km²
- Currency
- Mauritanian Ouguiya (UM)
#125 by population · #28 by area · #152 economy in the world · #185 by population density
Population and society
Population of mr, 1960–2025. From 824,298 in 1960 to 5.3 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 5 per km² (rank 185 of 194)
- Urban population
- 61.5% (2025)
- Under 15
- 42.4% (2025)
- Over 65
- 3.2% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 4.63 (2024)
- Internet users
- 45.8% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $11.7B (rank 152 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 10.3% (2025)
- Inflation
- 1.5% (2025)
- Forests
- 1% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 1 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- -5 m (Sebkha de Ndrhamcha)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- National anthem of Mauritania
- Official name
- الجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية
- Motto
- شرف، إخاء، عدل (Arabic)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +222
- Internet domain
- .mr
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Demonym
- Mauritanian
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Algeria, Mali, Senegal
- Highest point
- Kediet ej Jill (915 m)
- Largest city
- Nouakchott, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Independence from
- France (1960)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $2,198 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 68.7 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.563 (rank 163 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrar | Atar | 71,623 (2023) | 222,107 |
| Assaba | Kiffa | 451,804 (2023) | 35,984 |
| Brakna | Aleg | 391,310 (2023) | 33,329 |
| Dakhlet Nouadhibou | Nouadhibou | 184,459 (2023) | 37,793 |
| Gorgol | Kaédi | 442,490 (2023) | 13,600 |
| Guidimaka (Guidimakha) | Sélibaby | 363,075 (2023) | 10,300 |
| Hodh ech Chargui | Néma | 625,643 (2023) | 182,267 |
| Hodh el Gharbi | Ayoun el Atrous | 403,091 (2023) | 50,248 |
| Inchiri | Akjoujt | 29,484 (2023) | 31,582 |
| Nouakchott-Nord | Dar Naim | 614,465 (2023) | 306 |
| Nouakchott-Oues (Nouakchott West) | Tevragh Zeina | 204,881 (2023) | 146 |
| Nouakchott-Sud (Nouakchott South) | Arafat | 627,415 (2023) | 342 |
| Tagant | Tidjikja | — | 98,186 |
| Tiris Zemmour | Zouérat | 79,129 (2023) | 252,900 |
| Trarza | Rosso | 323,903 (2023) | 65,764 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Mauritania · 1959–2017- Mauritania · 2017–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mauritania?
Nouakchott
How many people live in Mauritania?
5.3 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Mauritania?
Mauritanian Ouguiya
What is the official language of Mauritania?
Arabic
What is the calling code of Mauritania?
+222
Which countries border Mauritania?
Algeria, Mali, and Senegal
What is the highest point of Mauritania?
Kediet ej Jill (915 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.