Mauritania, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a country located in Northwest Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara to the north, Algeria to the northeast, Mali to the east and southeast, and Senegal to the southwest. Mauritania is divided into fifteen regions, which are further divided into departments. Here is a list of the fifteen regions of Mauritania:
Mauritania Regions and Capitals Map
| Regions | Capital | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrar | Atar | 235,000 km2 (91,000 sq mi) | 62,658 |
| Assaba | Kiffa | 36,600 km2 (14,100 sq mi) | 325,897 |
| Brakna | Aleg | 33,000 km2 (13,000 sq mi) | 312,277 |
| Dakhlet Nouadhibou | Nouadhibou | 23,090 km2 (8,920 sq mi) | 123,779 |
| Gorgol | Kaédi | 13,600 km2 (5,300 sq mi) | 335,917 |
| Guidimaka | Sélibaby | 10,300 km2 (4,000 sq mi) | 267,029 |
| Hodh Ech Chargui | Néma | 182,700 km2 (70,500 sq mi) | 430,668 |
| Hodh El Gharbi | Ayoun el Atrous | 53,400 km2 (20,600 sq mi) | 294,109 |
| Inchiri | Akjoujt | 46,800 km2 (18,100 sq mi) | 19,639 |
| Nouakchott-Nord | Dar-Naim | 306 km2 (118 sq mi) | 366,912 |
| Nouakchott-Ouest | Tevragh-Zeina | 146 km2 (56 sq mi) | 165,814 |
| Nouakchott-Sud | Arafat | 252 km2 (97 sq mi) | 425,673 |
| Tagant | Tidjikja | 98,340 km2 (37,970 sq mi) | 80,962 |
| Tiris Zemmour | Zouérat | 252,900 km2 (97,600 sq mi) | 53,261 |
| Trarza | Rosso | 67,800 km2 (26,200 sq mi) | 272,773 |
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