Countries bordering Mauritania

Mauritania shares land borders with 4 countries. Located in Western Africa, Mauritania has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Western Sahara.

Bordering Countries

Region

Africa

Population

4.93M

Neighbors Population

88.99M

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Algeria	Algiers	47.40M	2,381,741 km²	Africa
Mali	Bamako	22.40M	1,240,192 km²	Africa
Senegal	Dakar	18.59M	196,722 km²	Africa
Western Sahara	El Aaiún	600.9K	266,000 km²	Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Mauritania?

Mauritania shares land borders with 4 countries: Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Western Sahara.

How many countries border Mauritania?

Mauritania has 4 neighboring countries that share a land border with it.

What region is Mauritania in?

Mauritania is located in Western Africa.

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