- Full Country Name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- Capital: Nouakchott (population: 0.6 million)
- Language: Arabic, French, Wolof.
- Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya (MRO) = 5 khoums.
- People: Black Moors 40%, Moors 30%, Black Africans (Soninké, Pulaar, Peuls, Wolof) 30%.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 50.52, Female: 55.
- Religion: Muslim (100%).
- Size (sq km): 1.0 million (29th)
- Population: 3.0 million (135th)
- Population Density per sq km: 3.0 (221st)
- Country Dialling Code: 222
- Internet Country Code: .mr
- Time Zone: GMT
- Voltage Guide: 127/220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Credit cards generally not accepted, limited use of traveller's cheques.
- Business Hours: 0800-1500 Saturday Wednesday, 0800-1300 Thursday.
- GDP: US$2.2 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$1,050
- Annual Growth: 3.3%
- Inflation: 4.7%
- Major Industries: Iron ore, fish.
- Major Trading Partners: Japan, Italy, Algeria, China.
- Personal Safety: Fairly safe except in disputed border areas with Morocco.
