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🇲🇷 Mauritania — Capital, Map Location & Facts
Islamic Republic of Mauritania is located in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital city is Nouakchott.
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Capital City
Nouakchott
Continent & Region
Africa · Western Africa
ISO Codes
MR / MRT
Coordinates
21.01° N, -10.94° E
Currency
Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Political System
Semi-presidential republic
Signature Dish
Thieboudienne (Ceebu Jën)