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Mauritania — silhouette, capital and facts
Mauritania is in Africa and its capital is Nouakchott. With about 4.9 million people and 1,030,700 km², it ranks 28th in area and 124th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Mauritania, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 4.9 million
- Area
- 1,030,700 km²
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Ouguiya
- Flag colors
- green, yellow, red
Borders
Mauritania shares a land border with 3 countries: Algeria, Mali, Senegal.
Fun facts about Mauritania
- The ore train between Zouérat and Nouadhibou is one of the longest in the world, with trains over 2 km long.
- Chinguetti, in the Sahara, is an ancient town famous for its manuscript libraries and is a World Heritage Site.
- Banc d'Arguin, on the Atlantic coast, is a national park that draws huge flocks of migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
Which continent is Mauritania in?
Mauritania is in Africa.
Which countries border Mauritania?
Mauritania shares a land border with 3 countries: Algeria, Mali, Senegal.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Mauritania?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Mauritania is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Mauritania?
The ore train between Zouérat and Nouadhibou is one of the longest in the world, with trains over 2 km long. Chinguetti, in the Sahara, is an ancient town famous for its manuscript libraries and is a World Heritage Site. Banc d'Arguin, on the Atlantic coast, is a national park that draws huge flocks of migratory birds.
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