Mauritania flag
The flag of Mauritania was founded on April, 1, 1959
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Description of Mauritanian flag: green with a yellow five-pointed star above a yellow, horizontal crescent; the closed side of the crescent is down; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam
Country name:
long form: Islamic Republic of Mauritania
short form: Mauritania
Location of Mauritania:Northern Africa
Mauritania borders with:
Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Western Sahara
the North Atlantic Ocean
The capital of Mauritania: Nouakchott
Time difference: UTC 0
Area: 1,030,700 sq km
Population: 3,129,500
Nationality: Mauritanian
Official language: Arabic
Government type: military junta
Chief of state: President of Military High Council of State
Currency: ouguiyas (MRO)
Internet-domain: .mr