Mauritania
country · Mauritania
Overview
Mauritania is a country in Africa, with its capital at Nouakchott.
Key facts
| Country | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Currency | MRU |
About the country
Mauritania is a country in Africa.
The capital city is Nouakchott.
Practical information
The currency is the MRU (Ouguiya).
The main language spoken is Arabic.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Mauritania by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Mauritania
Among the places worth a look in Mauritania are Nouakchott, Sélibaby, Kaédi, Aleg, Kiffa, Rosso, Néma, Zouérat, Dar Naim and Tevragh Zeina — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Mauritania usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Mauritania
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Getting around Mauritania
Before booking: The US State Department and the Government of Canada currently advise against non-essential travel to Mauritania. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.