Mauritania
Mauritania is a country in Africa. Its capital is Nouakchott, and it shares land borders with 3 countries.
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 1,040,595 km² Number 28 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 3 countries
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
Which countries border Mauritania?
Mauritania shares land borders with 3 countries: Algeria, Mali and Senegal.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Nouakchott |
|---|---|---|
 Senegal | Dakar | 407 km (253 mi) |
 Mali | Bamako | 1,048 km (651 mi) |
 Algeria | Algiers | 2,788 km (1,732 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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