Mauritania

Area: 1 030 700 km²

Population: 3 270 065 (2007)

Population density: 3.2 pers./km²

Capital: Nouakchott

Government type: Presidential republic

Official language: Arabic

Ethnic groups: Mixed Moor/Black 40%, Moors 30%, Black 30%

Religion: Muslims 100%

Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya (MRO)

Time zone: UTC+0

Administrative divisions: Mauritania is divided into 12 regions and 1 capital district, which are subdivided into 44 departments

Highest point: Kadiet ej Jill 915 m

Longest river: Senegal River 1790 km

Largest cities: Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Rosso, Adelbagru, Buge

Calling code: +222

Internet TLD: .mr