Mauritania vs Western Sahara
| Mauritania | Western Sahara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,927,532 | 600,904 |
| Area | 1,030,700 km² | 266,000 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² | 2/km² |
| Capital | Nouakchott | El Aaiún |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Languages | Arabic | Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish |
| Currency | Mauritanian ouguiya | Algerian dinar, Moroccan dirham, Mauritanian ouguiya |
| Driving Side | Right | Right |
| Timezones | 1 | 1 |
| Bordering Countries | 4 | 3 |