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About
Mauritania: |
 | Location: Africa
Status: UN Country
Capital City: Nouakchott
Main Cities: Nouadhibou, Kaédi
Population: 2,270,000
Area: 1,025,520 km2
Currency: 1 Mauritanian ouguiya = 5 khoums
Languages: French, Arabic
Religions: Muslim |
| More about
Mauritania:a republic in NW Africa, on the Atlantic: established as a French protectorate in 1903 and a colony in 1920; gained independence in 1960; lies in the Sahara; contains rich resources of iron ore. Official language: Arabic; Fulani, Soninke, Wolof, and French are also spoken. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: ouguiya. Capital: Nouakchott. Pop.: 2 980 000 (2004 est.). Area: 1 030 700 sq. km (398 000 sq. miles) Official name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania |
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