Country information
Independent Yes
Country codes MR, MRT (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Capital city Nouakchott
Continent Africa
Member of United Nations, African Union, Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Population 4 077 347 (2019)
Total area 1 030 700 km2
Highest point Kediet ej Jill (915 m, 3 002 ft)
Lowest point Sebkha de Ndrhamcha (-5 m, -16 ft)
GDP per capita $ 1 189 (World Bank, 2018)
Currency Mauritanian ouguiya (UM, MRU)
Calling code +222
Internet TLD .mr
