Mauritania

Mauritania

Capital: Nouakchott
Population: 2,668,000
Languages: French, Hasaniya Arabic, Toucouleur
Religions: Muslim
Government: Republic
Currency: Ouguiya
Exports: iron ore, fish processing, gypsum
Area: 1,030,700 sq. mi.
Features: The Rio de Oro flows from the Western Sahara to the Atlantic Ocean. The Senegal River forms the border with Senegal. [NS] [VH] {UA} {EB}