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Mauritanian flag |
| Country |
Mauritania |
| Capital |
Nouakchott |
| Location |
Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Senegal and Western Sahara |
| Size |
1,030,700 sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly barren, flat plains of the Sahara; some central hills |
| Climate |
desert; constantly hot, dry, dusty |
| Languages |
Hassaniya Arabic (official), Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof (official), French |
| Nationality |
noun: Mauritanian(s)
adjective: Mauritanian |
| Religion |
Muslim 100% |
| Currency |
ouguiya (MRO) |
| Exports |
iron ore, fish and fish products, gold |
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