Area of ??Mauritania

Mauritania area: 1,030,700 square kilometers.

It is located in northwest Africa, between 15 and 27 degrees north latitude, with an area of ??1.0307 million square kilometers. Mauritania borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara and Algeria to the north, Mali to the southeast, and Senegal to the south.

The region has a tropical desert climate, and the entire territory is flat. 2/3 of the area is desert. The capital is Nouakchott. The country is divided into 15 provinces, with a land area of ??1.03 million square meters. km, with a population of 4.8 million (2022), generally divided into two categories: Moors and Black Africans (black Africans). Mauritania is one of the least developed countries in the world. Mauritanians generally welcome distinguished guests and are accustomed to "roast whole lamb" as the most hospitable hospitality.

Climate characteristics

Mauritania has a Saharan climate in the north and a Sahelian climate in the south, which is hot and dry. The daytime temperature reaches 38°C for more than 6 months of the year. The temperature often exceeds 44°C in May and June, but the lowest temperature in January and February is only 10°C. The rainy season is from July to September every year. The average annual precipitation in the northern region is 120-130 mm, and the average annual precipitation in the Senegal Basin in the south can reach 600 mm. The prevailing northeasterly winds throughout the year cause the sand dunes to gradually advance to the southwest.

The capital, Nouakchott, is close to the Atlantic Ocean. September is the hottest month, with a temperature of about 24-34℃. December is the coldest month, with a temperature of about 13-28℃, with the lowest reaching 9℃. , the temperature difference is large. From September to December every year, there are many windy and sandy weather, and salt corrosion is more serious. However, the climate began to change in December 2015. The coldest weather did not appear, and the temperature was on the high side. In January 2016, there was even a high temperature above 40°C. From January to June 2017, high and low temperatures alternated, and the climate was abnormal.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Mauritania