Country codes Mauritania
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
MR
ALPHA-3
MRT
The two-letter code for Mauritania is MR, and the three-letter code is MRT, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+222
The dialing code for Mauritania is +222, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.mr
The top-level domain (TLD) for Mauritania is .mr, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Islamic Republic of Mauritania |
| Capital | Nouakchott |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Mauritania, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Nouakchott serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Ouguiya |
| Alphabetic Code | MRU |
| Numeric Code | 929 |
Mauritania uses the Ouguiya (MRU) as its official currency, with the numeric code 929.
Languages
There are a total of 6 official languages spoken in Mauritania. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Abidjan | +00:00 | +00:00 | |
| Africa / Nouakchott | +00:00 | +00:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Mauritania. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Adrar | region | MR-07 |
| Assaba | region | MR-03 |
| Brakna | region | MR-05 |
| Dakhlet Nouâdhibou | region | MR-08 |
| Gorgol | region | MR-04 |
| Guidimaka | region | MR-10 |
| Hodh ech Chargui | region | MR-01 |
| Hodh el Gharbi | region | MR-02 |
| Inchiri | region | MR-12 |
| Nouakchott Nord | region | MR-14 |
| Nouakchott Ouest | region | MR-13 |
| Nouakchott Sud | region | MR-15 |
| Nuwākshūţ al Gharbīyah | region | MR-13 |
| Nuwākshūţ al Janūbīyah | region | MR-15 |
| Nuwākshūţ ash Shamālīyah | region | MR-14 |
| Tagant | region | MR-09 |
| Tiris Zemmour | region | MR-11 |
| Trarza | region | MR-06 |
Explore the subdivisions of Mauritania, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Mauritania shares its borders with 4 neighboring countries, including Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Western Sahara.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Mauritania's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Mauritania Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Mauritania's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Mauritania.
For geographical info about Mauritania, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.