Africa
Mauritania Flag
Green and gold are traditional Islamic colours. The crescent and star represent Islam. The red stripes added in 2017 represent the blood of those who defended the country.
Capital
Nouakchott
Continent
Africa
Population
4.6 million
Flag symbolism
Green and gold are traditional Islamic colours. The crescent and star represent Islam. The red stripes added in 2017 represent the blood of those who defended the country.
Did you know?
Two thirds of Mauritania is covered by the Sahara Desert.