Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Country Facts:
- Full name: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- Population: 3.3 million (UN, 2010)
- Capital: Nouakchott
- Area: 1.04 million sq km (398,000 sq miles)
- Major languages: Arabic (official), French, others
- Major religion: Islam
- Life expectancy: 56 years (men), 60 years (women) (UN)
- Monetary unit: 1 ouguiya = 5 khoums
- Main exports: Fish and fish products, iron ore, gold
- GNI per capita: US $960 (World Bank, 2009)
- Internet domain: .mr
- International dialling code: +222
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