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The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a country in northwest Africa. Its coast faces the Atlantic Ocean, between Western Sahara on the north and Senegal on the south. It should not be confused with the ancient country of Mauretania. Mauritania and Madagascar are the only countries not to use a decimal currency. The capital and largest city is Nouakchott, located on the Atlantic coast.
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| National motto: Honneur, Fraternité, Justice (Honor, Fraternity, Justice) |
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| Official language | Arabic (official), Wolof (national), French, Hasaniya, Pular (national), Soninke (national) | ||||
| Capital | Nouakchott | ||||
| Capital's coordinates | 18°09' N, 15°58' W | ||||
| Largest City | Nouakchott | ||||
| President | Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya | ||||
| Prime Minister | Sghair Ould M'Bareck | ||||
| Area - Total - % water |
Ranked 28th 1,030,700 km² Negligible |
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| Population
- Density |
Ranked 132nd
2.6/km² |
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| GDP (PPP)
- GDP/head |
Ranked 148th
$1,700 |
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| Currency | Ouguiya | ||||
| Time zone | UTC | ||||
| Independence | 28 November 1960, from France | ||||
| National anthem | National Anthem of Mauritania | ||||
| Internet TLD | .mr | ||||
| Calling Code | 222 | ||||
| Contents |
Main article: History of Mauritania
Main article: Politics of Mauritania
Main article: Regions of Mauritania
Main article: Geography of Mauritania
Main article: Economy of Mauritania
Main article: Demographics of Mauritania
Main article: Culture of Mauritania
From the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2002 U.S. Department of State website.
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