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Essential Information
Area: 1,030,700 sq km
Population: 3.4 million
Capital: Nouakchott
Principal Towns: Nouadhibou, Kaedi, Zouerate, Rosso, Atar, Kiffa
Languages: Arabic is the official language, while French is usual in
business circles.
GDP: purchasing power parity: $5.947 billion (2007 est.)
GDP per capita: purchasing power parity: $2,000 (2007 est.)
Climate: Hot and dry, except in the south which has a rainy season
from July to October. Mild temperatures in the coastal area, but
around Nouakchott it is considerably hotter. Desert winds blow sand
during March and April.
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