Mauritania Google Map | Satellite Image

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The Google map of Mauritania helps you explore the country’s geography, major cities, road networks, and surrounding regions with ease. You can zoom in to view specific locations, switch to satellite mode for a detailed aerial view, and navigate across different parts of the country.

Google Map of Mauritania

About Map: This interactive map provides a clear view of important places such as capitals, highways, rivers, and neighboring countries. It is useful for travelers, students, and anyone looking to understand the layout and location of Mauritania in a simple and visual way.

You can also use the map for directions, distance checking, and exploring nearby landmarks. Whether you are planning a trip or just learning about the country, this map offers a quick and convenient way to get a better understanding of Mauritania.

About Mauritania

Mauritania is a country in northwest Africa, bordered by Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal, with a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the country is covered by the Sahara Desert, with limited fertile land along the Senegal River in the south. It has a mix of desert landscapes and coastal areas. Nouakchott is the capital and largest city.

Regions of Mauritania

RegionPopulationArea (sq mi / sq km)
Nouakchott1,200,000386 / 1,000
Adrar100,00090,733 / 235,000
Assaba300,00013,899 / 36,000
Brakna300,00013,127 / 34,000
Dakhlet Nouadhibou150,00017,375 / 45,000
Gorgol350,0005,792 / 15,000
Guidimaka300,0003,861 / 10,000
Hodh Ech Chargui500,00070,657 / 183,000
Hodh El Gharbi400,00020,463 / 53,000
Inchiri50,00015,444 / 40,000

Cities in Mauritania

Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Rosso, Kaedi, Kiffa, Atar, Aleg, Zouerat, Akjoujt, Tidjikja, Nema, Aioun, Selibaby, Boghe, Boutilimit, Maghama, Chegga, Fderik, Chinguetti, Ouadane

Mauritania Locations

Sahara Desert, Banc d'Arguin National Park, Chinguetti Ancient City, Ouadane Ruins, Richat Structure, Nouakchott Beach, Nouadhibou Port, Adrar Plateau, Atar Region, Tidjikja Oasis, Kiffa Town, Nema Desert Area, Zouerat Mining Area, Akjoujt Region, Rosso River Border, Kaedi Town, Selibaby Region, Aleg Area, Boghe Region, Maghama Area, Inchiri Desert, Hodh Region, Fderik Mining Town, Chegga Desert Area, Banc d'Arguin Coast

Mauritania Map Satellite Image

Mauritania Facts

CountryMauritania
Official NameIslamic Republic of Mauritania
ContinentAfrica
LocationNorthwest Africa
Neighbouring CountriesWestern Sahara, Algeria, Mali, Senegal
CapitalNouakchott
Largest CityNouakchott
Area397,955 sq mi (1,030,700 sq km)
Population~5 million (latest estimate)
Official LanguageArabic
CurrencyMauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
GovernmentPresidential republic
Time ZoneUTC +0
Calling Code+222
Internet TLD.mr
Famous ForDeserts, ancient cities, coastline

Mauritania Natural Resources:

Iron ore, copper, gold, gypsum, oil, fish

Mauritania Directions

  • Nouakchott to Nouadhibou – 470 km (292 miles)
  • Nouakchott to Rosso – 200 km (124 miles)
  • Nouakchott to Kaedi – 430 km (267 miles)
  • Nouakchott to Kiffa – 600 km (373 miles)
  • Nouakchott to Atar – 450 km (280 miles)
  • Nouadhibou to Zouerat – 700 km (435 miles)
  • Zouerat to Fderik – 30 km (19 miles)
  • Atar to Chinguetti – 90 km (56 miles)
  • Atar to Ouadane – 200 km (124 miles)
  • Kiffa to Nema – 600 km (373 miles)
  • Nema to Aioun – 350 km (217 miles)
  • Aioun to Kiffa – 350 km (217 miles)
  • Kaedi to Selibaby – 150 km (93 miles)
  • Selibaby to Maghama – 80 km (50 miles)
  • Boghe to Aleg – 100 km (62 miles)
  • Aleg to Nouakchott – 250 km (155 miles)
  • Akjoujt to Nouakchott – 250 km (155 miles)
  • Akjoujt to Atar – 200 km (124 miles)
  • Tidjikja to Kiffa – 300 km (186 miles)
  • Tidjikja to Atar – 400 km (249 miles)
  • Rosso to Kaedi – 250 km (155 miles)
  • Kaedi to Kiffa – 350 km (217 miles)
  • Nouadhibou to Chinguetti – 600 km (373 miles)
  • Zouerat to Atar – 350 km (217 miles)
  • Nouakchott to Banc d'Arguin – 150 km (93 miles)

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