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Mauritania Country Code +222

Complete guide to calling Mauritania from the US and abroad

ISO-2: MR ISO-3: MRT Africa Capital: Nouakchott

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+222
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 222 + area + number
Country TLD
.mr

Geography

Capital
Nouakchott
Continent
Africa
Area
1,030,700 km²
Population
5,315,065
Currency
Mauritanian ouguiya
Languages
Arabic (official language and national), Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof (all national languages), French, Hassaniya (a variety of Arabic)

Time & Communication

Current Time
1:31 PM
Time Zone
UTC+0
Mobile Penetration
92.1%
Internet Penetration
45.8%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.3%

How to Call Mauritania from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Mauritania from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
222
Mauritania
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 222 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+222 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Mauritania

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Mauritania yet. From the US, dial 011 + 222 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Mauritania uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Mauritania flag

Mauritania

+222 Mali flag

Mali

+223 Gambia flag

Gambia

+220 Senegal flag

Senegal

+221 Guinea-Bissau flag

Guinea-Bissau

+245 Guinea flag

Guinea

+224 Burkina Faso flag

Burkina Faso

+226 Sierra Leone flag

Sierra Leone

+232

Telecommunications in Mauritania

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 92.1 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 4,759,715 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.3 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 15,997 2024
Internet users (% of population) 45.8 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 92.1%
Fixed-line 0.3%
Internet 45.8%

Mauritania on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Nouakchott.

Flag of Mauritania

Flag of Mauritania

The national flag of Mauritania. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Mauritania

Area

1,030,700 km²

397,955 sq mi

Coastline

754 km

Highest point

Kediet Ijill 915 m

Lowest point

Sebkhet Te-n-Dghamcha -5 m

Climate:
Desert; constantly hot, dry, dusty
Terrain:
Mostly barren, flat plains of the Sahara; some central hills
Natural resources:
Iron ore, Gypsum, Copper, Phosphate, Diamonds, Gold, Oil, Fish
Land borders:
Algeria, Mali, Morocco, Senegal
Land use:
agricultural 38.5% (arable 0.4%), forest 1% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Mauritania

GDP

$11.7 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$2,198 (2025)

Growth

4.0% (2025)

Inflation

1.6% (2025)

Unemployment

10.3% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.563 (#163 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Ouguiya (MRU)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 20%, Industry 30%, Services 42% (2025)
Top exports:
Gold, gems and jewelry (40%), Ores (33%), Fish and seafood (23%), Animal feed (2%), Mineral fuels and oil (1%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (35%), Machinery and computers (11%), Sugar (7%), Vehicles and parts (6%), Cereals (6%)
Main export markets:
Canada (27%), China (25%), Switzerland (9%), Spain (8%), United Arab Emirates (4%)
Main suppliers:
United Arab Emirates (17%), Spain (14%), China (10%), Belgium (10%), Brazil (7%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2024, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mauritania

What is the country code for Mauritania?
The country code for Mauritania is +222.
How do I call Mauritania from the US?
To call Mauritania from the US, dial 011 + 222 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +222 instead of 011.
What time is it in Mauritania?
The current time in Mauritania is 1:31 PM (UTC+0).
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.