Mauritania Facts and Geography for Kids

Learn about Mauritania, a country in Africa. Explore its geography, history, economy and culture with facts designed for students and teachers.

Quick Facts

Continent: Africa
Capital: Nouakchott
Population: 4,863,000
Area: 1,030,700 km²
Highest Point: 915 m
Language: Arabic
Currency: Ouguiya

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