Al Jumhuriyah al Islamiyah al Muritaniyah
 | Capital: Nouakchott. Area: 398,000 sq. mi. |
| Population: ~2.3 million. Pop. density: 6 per sq. mi. Urban: 39%. |
| Ethnic groups: Mixed Maur/black 40%, Maur 30%, black 30%. |
| Principal languages: Hasaniya Arabic, Wolof (both official), Pular, Soninke. |
| Religions: Muslim. |
| Defense: 2.7% of GDP (1994). Active troop strength: 15,650 est. |