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Mauritania
Sahara Wind, Ocean Heart
Overview
A vast, mostly Saharan West African nation bridging Arab North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, known for its ancient trading cities and iron ore exports.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Land Area
1,030,700 km²
Capital
Nouakchott
Languages
Arabic
Currencies
Mauritanian ouguiya (UM)
At a Glance
38
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
25
Freedom
57
Security
31
Life Expectancy
68.9 yrs
Median Age
17.1 yrs
Urbanization
58%
Cost Index
29
Housing Index
13
Healthcare Access
30/100
Climate
Average Temperature
26.8°C
Average AQI
43
Most Temperate Cities
1 Barkéwol 29.7°C
2 Sori Malé 29.4°C
3 Kaédi 29.4°C
4 ’Elb el Jmel 29.3°C
5 Aleg 29.3°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Aioun 30 AQI
2 Néma 30 AQI
3 Ayoun el Atrous 30 AQI
4 Kataouane 30 AQI
5 Diade 30 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 29
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 13
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 25.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 4/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 67/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 52 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 19
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 2.55% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 21 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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