Country (long form) Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Capital Nouakchott
Total Area 397,955.49 sq mi
1,030,700.00 sq km
Population 2,667,859 (July 2000 est.)
Languages Hasaniya Arabic (official), Pular, Soninke, Wolof (official), French
Religions Muslim
Government Type republic
Currency 1 ouguiya (UM) = 5 khoums
Labor Force (by occupation) agriculture 47%, services 39%, industry 14%
Industry fish processing, mining of iron ore and gypsum
Agriculture dates, millet, sorghum, root crops; cattle, sheep; fish products
Exports fish and fish products, iron ore, gold
Natural Resources iron ore, gypsum, fish, copper, phosphate