Mauritania
Location: Northwestern Africa, bordered by Morocco on the
North, Algeria and Mali on the East, Senegal on the South
Area: 397,954 square miles
Population: 2,000,000
Government: Republic, in transition from military rule
Largest city: Nouakchott (capital)
Languages: Arabic, French
Ethnic groups: Arab-Berber 80%, Black African 20%
Religion: Muslim
Chief industries: Agriculture, fish processing
Chief crops: Millet, corn, rice, dates, livestock
Minerals: Iron, copper, gypsum
Leading exports: Iron ore, copper, fish, gum arabic
Leading imports: Machinery, oil, foodstuffs
Monetary unit: Ouguiya