Countries that border Mauritania
Mauritania shares land borders with 4 countries: Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Western Sahara. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Mauritania's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Mauritania
- CapitalNouakchott
- RegionWestern Africa
- Land borders4
- Area1,030,700 km²
- Population4,927,532
- ISO codeMR
Learning Mauritania on the map
Knowing which countries border Mauritania is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Mauritania and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Mauritania?
Mauritania borders 4 countries: Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Western Sahara.
Which countries share a border with Mauritania?
The countries bordering Mauritania are: Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Western Sahara.
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.