Flag of Mauritania
The flag of Mauritania is green, yellow, and red. It's a country in Africa, its capital city is Nouakchott, and its money is the Mauritanian Ouguiya. Look closely: it has a star on it! ⭐
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Mauritanian Ouguiya
- Languages
- Arabic
Facts about Mauritania for kids
- Population
- 5.32 million
- Size
- 1,030,700 km²
- Neighbours
- Algeria, Mali, Senegal
- Coast
- Yes
- Highest point
- Kediet ej Jill (915 m)
- Cars drive on the
- Right
- Phone code
- +222
- National anthem
- National anthem of Mauritania
- Most popular sport
- Football
Desert: Hot and dry, with very little rain.
Flags that look similar
- Flag of Burkina Faso
- Flag of Cameroon
- Flag of Senegal
- Flag of Grenada
- Flag of Benin
- Flag of the Congo (Republic of the)
Test yourself!
Questions about this flag
- What is the capital of Mauritania?
- The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
- Which continent is Mauritania in?
- Mauritania is in Africa.
- What money does Mauritania use?
- Mauritania uses the Mauritanian Ouguiya.
- What colors are on the flag of Mauritania?
- The flag of Mauritania is green, yellow, and red.
- Does the flag of Mauritania have a star?
- Yes, the flag of Mauritania has a star.
- Which flags look like the flag of Mauritania?
- Flags with similar colors include Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal, Grenada, Benin, Congo (Republic of the).
- How many people live in Mauritania?
- About 5.32 million people live in Mauritania.
- What is the weather like in Mauritania?
- Desert: Hot and dry, with very little rain.
- Which side of the road do cars drive on in Mauritania?
- In Mauritania, cars drive on the right.