Mauritania
16 cities · 668 places
About Mauritania
Mauritania occupies a large stretch of northwestern Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Morocco, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal. The Sahara Desert covers most of the country's vast territory, while the southern regions are greener and more densely populated. The capital, Nouakchott, is one of the largest cities in the broader region. Mauritanian culture reflects a blend of Arab-Berber and sub-Saharan African traditions, shaped in part by the country's historical role along trans-Saharan trade routes. The population is predominantly Muslim.