| Full Name | Islamic Republic of Mauritania |
| Capital | Nouakchott |
| Form of Government | Military Junta |
| Date of Independence | 28 November, 1960 |
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| Total Area | 1,030,700 km2 (29th) 397,954 sq mi |
| Total Population (2005 estimate) | 3,069,000 (135th) |
| Time Zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
| Currency | Ouguiya |
| GDP (nominal, 2007 estimate) | $2.819 billion |
| GDP Per Capita | $952 |
| Human Development Index | .550 |
| Languages | Arabic |
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| Religions | 99.84% Islam |
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| TV station | TV de Mauritanie Satellite |
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