Mauritania
General Information about Mauritania
- Name: Mauritania
- African Abbreviation: MU
- Capital City: Nouakchott
- Population: 4,649,658
- African Subregion: Western Africa
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Economic Information
- GDP (thousands): 7,593,752.45
- GDP Growth (annual %) in 2019: 5.9
- GDP Per Capita: 1677.9
A Brief Overview of Mauritania
The history of the country is one characterized by conflict. Today, the country is making strides towards a stable democracy. The country's culture is a mix of many influences, both indigenous and external. Mauritanian music is a tradition carried down by the Moors and their traditional instruments are still seen today.
