What is the Capital of Mauritania?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Mauritania is Nouakchott. Mauritania is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 4,927,532. The official currency is the Mauritanian ouguiya and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Nouakchott at a glance
| Capital city | Nouakchott |
|---|---|
| Country | Mauritania (Islamic Republic of Mauritania) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 4,927,532 (126th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU) |
| Calling code | +222 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Mauritania in context
- Mauritania covers 1,030,700 km², making it the 28th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 5 people per km² ranks 187th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Algeria, Mali, Senegal.
- With 4,927,532 people, Mauritania holds about 1.1% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 0.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Mauritania is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Mauritania — FAQ
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
Is Nouakchott the largest city in Mauritania?
Yes — Nouakchott is both the capital and the largest city of Mauritania.
What country is Nouakchott in?
Nouakchott is the capital city of Mauritania.
What continent is Nouakchott in?
Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, is located in Africa.
Is Nouakchott the capital of Mauritania?
Yes — Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania (official name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania).
Nouakchott is the capital of which country?
Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania, in Western Africa.
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