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Capital
Nouakchott
Languages
Arabic, Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof, French
Population
3.2 million
Int. dial code
+222
Visa
Time zone
GMT
Voltage
220V 50Hz
Currency
Ouguiya (UM). There are no ATMs in Mauritania. Neither travellers cheques or credit cards can be used.
Mauritania travel advice
Foreign and Commonwealth Office