Mauritania

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania (Arabic: بالجمههいةالإسلامイة, English: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania, French: La R é publique Islamique de Mauritania), abbreviated as Mauritania, is located in northwest Africa, between 15 and 27 degrees north latitude, with an area of 1.0307 million square kilometers. Mauritania borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara and Algeria to the north, Mali to the southeast, and Senegal to the south. The region has a tropical desert climate, with flat terrain and 2/3 of the area being desert. The capital is Nouakchott, and the country is divided into 15 provinces, with a land area of 1.03 million square kilometers and a population of 4.92 million (2023). Overall, it is divided into two categories: Moors and Black Africans. [1]
The earliest inhabitants of Mauritania were the Balfour black ethnic group, and later the Berber people from North Africa migrated to northern Mauritania. In the 7th century AD, Arabs entered Mauritania. In 1912, it became a French colony. In 1920, it became a colony under the jurisdiction of French West Africa. [1] In 1956, it became a “semi autonomous republic”, joined the French Community in September 1958, and declared the establishment of the “Islamic Republic of Mauritania” in November. It gained independence on November 28, 1960. Mauritania implemented a parliamentary system, with a bicameral parliament consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The President is the head of state, and the Council of Ministers is the highest executive and administrative body.
Mauritania is one of the least developed countries in the world. Mauritanians generally welcome distinguished guests and are accustomed to “Roasted whole lamb” as the most cordial hospitality. In 2022, Mauritania’s gross domestic product was 10.09 billion US dollars, with a per capita gross domestic product of 2330 US dollars and an economic growth rate of 4%.

Chinese name
Islamic Republic of Mauritania [1]
Foreign Name
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania [1]
La République Islamique de Mauritanie [1]
بالجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية
abbreviation
Mauritania
Belonging continent
Africa
Capital City
Nouakchott [1]
major city
Atal, Zuerat, etc
National Day
November 28, 1960 [1]
National Anthem
The National Anthem of Mauritania
Country code
MRT
official language
Arabic [1]
Currency
Mauritania Ouguiya [1]
Time Zone
UTC+0
political system
presidential republic
National leaders
Mohamed Oud Cheikh Ahmed Ghazwani (Head of State), Mukhtar Oud Ajay [9] (Prime Minister)
population size
4.92 million (2023)
population density
4.5 people per square kilometer (2020)
Main ethnic groups
Arabs, Haradins, Black Africans [1]
Main religions
Islam 1
land area
1030700 km² [1]
Water area ratio
0.03%
Total GDP
9.3 billion US dollars (2023)
Per Capita GDP
1937 USD (2023)
International telephone area code
two hundred and twenty-two
International Domain Abbreviations
.mr
Road traffic
keep to the right
National Motto
Honor, friendship, justice
Climate
tropical desert climate
Maximum administrative region
Tiris Zemur Province
international organization
The Arab League OIC、WTO、 the Non-Aligned Movement
Main universities
Nouakchott University

Mauritania has a current population of 4.8 million (as of 2022), which is generally divided into two categories: Moors and Black Africans (Black Africans). White Moors (of Arab Berber descent) make up 30% of the Mohr ethnic group, while Halatins (also known as Black Moors) with Arab cultural and linguistic traditions make up 40%, and African blacks make up 30%. The main Black African ethnic groups are the Tukule, Boer, Sonink, Wolof, and Bambara. Arabic is the official language and French is the common language. The ethnic languages include Hassan, Burar, Sonink, and Wolof. About 96% of residents believe in Islam. [1]
Mauritania is a multi-ethnic country that can generally be divided into two categories: Moors and Black Africans. Moors make up about 70% of the population, living in the north and central regions. Black people account for 30%, with the majority living along the southern Senegal River.