Languages of Mauritania

The languages of Mauritania include the official language, Arabic, three national languages, Pular, Soninke and Wolof, and French, a former official language which is still the language of working language, education and administration.

Languages of Mauritania
Anti-corruption campaign in Nouakchott, in Arabic and French
OfficialArabic
RecognisedPulaar, Soninke, Wolof
VernacularHassaniya Arabic, African French
MinorityZenaga-Berber, Tamasheq-Berber
ForeignEnglish, French
SignedFrancophone African Sign Language
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The languages of Mauritania mainly consist of various Afroasiatic languages, including: Zenaga-Berber, Tamasheq-Berber, Hassaaniya Arabic and Standard written Arabic. Some ethnic minorities speak Niger-Congo languages.

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