Capital: Nouakchott
Population: 4,165,592 (estimated in 2015)
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Official Language: Arabic
Unofficial Languages: French, Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof
Main Religion: Islam
Ethnic Groups: Moors, other Africans
Largest Cities: Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Rosso
Main Sport: Football
Political System: Presidential Republic
