Mauritania country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ES)
📍 Mauritania
Theme Independence Day 2026
Mauritania is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Nouakchott, the national observance is Independence Day on 28 November, and the national colours are green and gold. Mauritania became independent from France on 28 November 1960.
Capital and region (ES)
Nouakchott is the capital. Mauritania sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Nouakchott clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Saturday, 28 November 2026. Mauritania became independent from France on 28 November 1960. Locally it is called Fête de l'Indépendance. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital is Nouakchott.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Saturday, 28 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Mauritania became independent from France on 28 November 1960.
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