Live Data
Capital
Nouakchott
Population
5.0 million (2024 est.)
Area
1,030,700 km²
Languages
Arabic, Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof, French used in administration
Currency
Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Timezone
Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
Regions
Nouakchott Coast
Nouakchott Coast anchors one of Mauritania's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture. Nouakchott is the national reference point for government, services, and onward travel.
Adrar and Ancient Caravan Towns
Adrar and Ancient Caravan Towns anchors one of Mauritania's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Sahel River Valley
Sahel River Valley anchors one of Mauritania's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Sahara Interior
Sahara Interior anchors one of Mauritania's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
🏗️Infrastructure
Mauritania's infrastructure is shaped by its geography, main trade corridors, ports, airports, border crossings, and energy systems. The Pulse map can help orient major cities and transport relationships, but official transport and utility sources should be checked for current operations.
🏥Healthcare
Urban healthcare access is strongest in the capital and major regional centers, while rural care can be limited. Visitors should carry comprehensive travel health insurance, confirm routine vaccinations, and consult the WHO country health profiles and WHO Regional Office for Africa resource before departure.
🚌Transportation
International access centers on Nouakchott and other major gateways, with onward travel by road, air, rail, river, or ferry depending on region. Confirm schedules directly with operators and avoid assuming rural route reliability.