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Location: Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Senegal and Western Sahara

Population: 2,667,859 (July 2000 est.)

Ethnic groups: mixed Maur/black 40%, Maur 30%, black 30%

Religions: Muslim 100%

Languages: Hasaniya Arabic (official), Pular, Soninke, Wolof (official), French

Area: total: 1,030,700 sq km
land: 1,030,400 sq km
water: 300 sq km

Natural resources: iron ore, gypsum, fish, copper, phosphate


 
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