Mauritania

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Overview

Mauritania travel information, including maps of Mauritania, food, drink and where to stay in Mauritania plus the best time to travel in Mauritania

Capital of Mauritania: Nouakchott
Population of Mauritania: 3.2 million
Languages in Mauritania: Arabic, Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof, French
Time in Mauritania: GMT
International dialling code in Mauritania: +222
Voltage in Mauritania: 220V 50Hz
Visa information for Mauritania: Mauritania visa
Money in Mauritania: Ouguiya (UM). There are no ATMs in Mauritania. Neither travellers cheques or credit cards can be used.
Mauritania travel advice: Foreign & Commonwealth Office