General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Nouakchott |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Currency | Ouguiya |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.1% |
| Gdp | $11.03 billion |
| Size | 1,030,700 sq km |
| Population | 4,649,658 |
| Population density | 4.5 people/sq km |
| Kids per female | 4.6 |
| City population | 54.5% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 19∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Arabic |
| Population able to read | 59.1% |
| Population with a college degree | 10.2% |
| Population able to speak english | 10.1% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 28.7 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Mauritania Airlines |
| Main airport | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $3/10km |
| Petrol | $0.65/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $1/daypass |
| Bike rental | $2/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 20% |
| Vat | 10% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1200 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 11.69/MBits |
| Tld | .mr |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 25% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 80% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, E, F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Friday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie Nationale |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 2/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 3/10 |
| Swimming | 2/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Thieboudienne | A national dish made with rice, fish, vegetables, and a spicy tomato sauce | $5-$10 |
| Yassa Poulet | Grilled chicken marinated in a spicy onion sauce | $5-$10 |
| Maafe | A peanut stew with meat or fish | $5-$10 |
| Couscous | A steamed semolina dish with vegetables and meat | $5-$10 |
| Tagine | A slow-cooked stew with meat, vegetables, and spices | $10-$15 |
| Msemen | A flaky pastry filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables | $1-$2 |
| Baghrir | A spongy pancake made with semolina flour | $1-$2 |
| Chebakia | A sweet pastry made with honey and sesame seeds | $1-$2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ataya | Green tea served with mint and sugar | 1-2 |
| Zrig | Millet beer | 2-3 |
| Bouza | Fermented millet drink | 1-2 |
| Maafé | Groundnut soup | 2-3 |
| Thiakry | Hibiscus tea | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Silver jewelry | Intricate and beautiful silver jewelry, often featuring traditional Berber designs | $10-$50 |
| Leather goods | Handcrafted leather goods, such as bags, wallets, and shoes | $20-$100 |
| Wood carvings | Carved wooden sculptures, often depicting animals or people | $10-$50 |
| Textiles | Handwoven textiles, such as rugs, blankets, and clothing | $20-$100 |
| Spices | Aromatic spices, such as cumin, coriander, and paprika | $5-$10 |
| Tea | Green tea, often flavored with mint | $5-$10 |
| Dates | Sweet and sticky dates, a popular snack in Mauritania | $5-$10 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The start of the new year |
| Independence Day | November 28 | The anniversary of Mauritania’s independence from France in 1960 |
| Labor Day | May 1 | A day to celebrate the contributions of workers |
| Eid al-Fitr | Varies | The end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | Varies | A Muslim holiday that commemorates the sacrifice of Ibrahim |
| Prophet’s Birthday | Varies | The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad |
| National Unity Day | July 10 | A day to celebrate the unity of the Mauritanian people |
| Armed Forces Day | November 20 | A day to honor the Mauritanian armed forces |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Horizons |
| Online news | Cridem |
| Tv | Al-Wataniya |
| Radio | Radio Mauritanie |