Capital City: Nouakchott
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya, ISO-4217 codes MRU
Calling Code: +222
Official Language: Arabic
Government: Islamic Republic
Legislature: Parliament
Tourism Visa Enquiry Contacts: Ministry of Foreign affairs (222) 525 6273 ; Telefax, (222) 524 2043 / 524 2802 / 529 6337 ; E-mail address, mmconseiller@gmail.
