absolute and relative location
physical geography
Climate:
The climate, particularly in the desert areas, is hot and dry. The south has a rainy season from July to October, but most of Mauritania receives little or no rain. Between April and October, temperatures can reach up to 40°C. For the remaining part of the year, temperatures range between 13°C and 29°C. The cooling sea breeze in the coastal regions keeps the temperatures slightly lower.
The climate, particularly in the desert areas, is hot and dry. The south has a rainy season from July to October, but most of Mauritania receives little or no rain. Between April and October, temperatures can reach up to 40°C. For the remaining part of the year, temperatures range between 13°C and 29°C. The cooling sea breeze in the coastal regions keeps the temperatures slightly lower.
Topography:
Mauritania is located in northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean. Mauritania is located between Senegal and Western Sahara. The coordinates in the Geography of Mauritania are 20° N latitude and 12° W longitude. The total area of Mauritania is around 1,030,700 sq km, which includes a land area of 1,030,400 sq km, while 300 sq km is occupied by bodies of water.
Mauritania border countries are Algeria, Senegal, Western Sahara, and Mali. The terrain is mostly barren with the flat plains of the Sahara and some central hills. The highest point in Mauritania is mount Kediet Ijiill while the lowest point is the Sekhet Te-n-Dghamcha.
Mauritania is located in northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean. Mauritania is located between Senegal and Western Sahara. The coordinates in the Geography of Mauritania are 20° N latitude and 12° W longitude. The total area of Mauritania is around 1,030,700 sq km, which includes a land area of 1,030,400 sq km, while 300 sq km is occupied by bodies of water.
Mauritania border countries are Algeria, Senegal, Western Sahara, and Mali. The terrain is mostly barren with the flat plains of the Sahara and some central hills. The highest point in Mauritania is mount Kediet Ijiill while the lowest point is the Sekhet Te-n-Dghamcha.