πŸ‡²πŸ‡· Mauritania

Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Flag of Mauritania

Basic Information

Capital
Nouakchott
Region
Africa / Western Africa
Population
5,413,028
Area
1,030,700 kmΒ²
Currencies
Mauritanian ouguiya (UM)
Languages
Arabic

About Mauritania

Mauritania's history is deeply rooted in the ancient region of Mauretania, a territory encompassing parts of modern-day Algeria and extending to the Atlantic coast. Berber tribes initially inhabited the area, establishing a presence by the 3rd century CE. The arrival of Arab tribes in the late 7th century brought Islam and significantly shaped the cultural landscape. France colonized Mauritania in the early 20th century, integrating it into French West Africa. The nation finally achieved independence in 1960, though its post-colonial period has been marked by political instability.

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
MR
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
MRT
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Political Information

System of Government
Islamic Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Additional Flags & Symbols

Colonial Mauritania
Colonial Mauritania
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