Mauritania 🇲🇷

Capital: Nouakchott

Official Language: Arabic

Known For: Saharan landscapes, ancient caravan towns, and strong Islamic traditions.

Culture: Heavily influenced by Arab and Berber culture, with nomadic traditions still present in rural areas.

Interesting Fact: Mauritania was one of the last countries to officially abolish slavery — in 1981 — and criminalized it in 2007. It is also one of the only countries in the world with over 99% of the population being Muslim, making it a strongly Islamic republic.