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Mauritania Neighboring Countries

Mauritania is located in Western Africa (Africa), with its capital in Nouakchott. The official language is Arabic. The currency is Mauritanian ouguiya.

What are the neighboring countries of Mauritania? Mauritania shares land borders with 4 countries. These Mauritania neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Mauritania at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Mauritania neighboring countries are: Senegal, Algeria, Western Sahara and Mali. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Mauritania and its border countries. The map highlights Mauritania in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Mauritania

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Mauritania?

Mauritania shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Mauritania?

The neighboring countries of Mauritania are: Senegal, Algeria, Western Sahara and Mali.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Mauritania?

Countries in Africa with 4 land borders: Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Angola.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Mauritania?

Countries in Africa with more than 4 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Uganda, Niger, and 12 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Mauritania?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 4 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Burundi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Djibouti, Gambia, Togo, Madagascar, and 18 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Mauritania?

The capitals of countries bordering Mauritania are:
  • Senegal: Dakar
  • Algeria: Algiers
  • Western Sahara: El Aaiún
  • Mali: Bamako

What are the country codes of Mauritania's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Mauritania's neighbors are:
  • Senegal: SN (ISO 2) / SEN (ISO 3)
  • Algeria: DZ (ISO 2) / DZA (ISO 3)
  • Western Sahara: EH (ISO 2) / ESH (ISO 3)
  • Mali: ML (ISO 2) / MLI (ISO 3)