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🇲🇷 Mauritania Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Mauritania is a country in West Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 1,030,700 km² and has a coastline of 754 km. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
West Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
1,030,700 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
5/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
754 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+0
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Hot desert, extreme heat most of the year
general type

Location and Position

Mauritania is situated in West Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 754 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Mauritania covers a total area of 1,030,700 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 4.7M across this area, the population density is 5/km². The capital city is Nouakchott.

Climate

The climate of Mauritania is hot desert, extreme heat most of the year. The best time to visit is generally November–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Mauritania

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Algeria
Algiers
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Mali
Bamako
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Senegal
Dakar

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mauritania located?

Mauritania is located in West Africa, Africa. The capital city is Nouakchott.

How large is Mauritania?

Mauritania has a total area of 1,030,700 km² with a population density of 5/km².

What countries border Mauritania?

Mauritania shares land borders with: Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali, Senegal.

What is the climate of Mauritania?

The climate of Mauritania is Hot desert, extreme heat most of the year. The best time to visit is November–February.

What timezone is Mauritania in?

Mauritania observes UTC+0 timezone.

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