Mauritania
Mauritania has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1981. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio.
Mauritania as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: March 2, 1981
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None
Total of Mandate Years: 0
Total of Mandates: 0
WHC Electoral Group: V(b) (Arab States)
World Heritage Sites in Mauritania (2)
Cultural: 1 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0
- Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata · Cultural
- Banc d'Arguin National Park · Natural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)
- Paysage culturel d'Azougui · submitted: June 14, 2001
- Site archéologique de Kumbi Saleh · submitted: June 14, 2001
- Site archéologique de Tegdaoust · submitted: June 14, 2001
Country Profile Mauritania
Official Name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Western Africa
UNESCO Region: Arab States
Capital: Nouakchott
Population (2024): 5,169,395
Land Area: 1,030,700 km²
Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)