Mauritania
Africa
Mauritania is a country in Africa with a population of 4,649,658. Its capital is Nouakchott and the currency is the MRU. GDP per capita is around $2,200, the main language is Arabic.
CapitalNouakchott
Population4,649,658
Area1,030,700 km²
Density5 /km²
ContinentAfrica
CurrencyMRU
Calling code+222
GDP / capita$2,200 Lower-middle income
Govt debt37.1% of GDP
Driving sideRight
Population & life expectancy
Population5,022,442
From 382,696 in 1800 to 5,022,442 in 2023
Life expectancy68.5 yrs
From 38.4 yrs in 1950 to 68.5 yrs in 2023
Bordering countries
Phrases & audio
- Hello مرحبا
- Good morning صباح الخير
- Good day طاب يومك
- Good evening مساء الخير
- Good night تصبح على خير
- Thank you شكراً
- Please من فضلك
- Excuse me عفواً
- Sorry آسف
- 1 واحد
- 2 اثنان
- 3 ثلاثة
- 4 أربعة
- 5 خمسة
- 6 ستة
- 7 سبعة
- 8 ثمانية
- 9 تسعة
- 10 عشرة
Frequently asked questions
What country is MR?
MR is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Mauritania, a country in Africa with its capital at Nouakchott.
What language do they speak in Mauritania?
The main language spoken in Mauritania is Arabic (العربية). Arabic for "hello" is "مرحبا".
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
What is the country calling code for Mauritania?
The international dialling code for Mauritania is +222. Its two-letter country code is MR.
What currency is used in Mauritania?
Mauritania uses the MRU, currency code MRU.
What is the population of Mauritania?
Mauritania has a population of about 4,649,658 people across 1,030,700 km².