Mauritania
in Western Africa
Africa

National active POI Bordering countries
Country Quickfacts
Currency and Currency Code:
Ouguiya - MRO
Spoken languages:
Arabic, French, Wolof
Local electricity:
220 V - 50 Hz (plugs: C)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G
ISO 2-Letter code:
MR
Internet top level domain:
.mr
Country phone prefix:
+222
Local Time (capital):
Timezone:
UTC/GMT offset: hours

Map of Mauritanian Unesco Heritage Sites

Click any of the markers above to learn more about the corresponding heritage site and learn more about Mauritania in Africa. The list below is ordered by name. The oldest site is Banc d'Arguin National Park. On the list since 1989. The youngest site is Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata. On the list since 1996.

Name Since
Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata
Founded in the 11th and 12th centuries to serve the caravans crossing the Sahara, these trading and religious centres became focal points of Islamic culture. They have managed to preserve an urban fab...		 1996
Banc d'Arguin National Park
Fringing the Atlantic coast, the park comprises sand-dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal waters. The contrast between the harsh desert environment and the biodiversity of the mari...		 1989