Religion in Mauritania
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| Fast Facts and Religious Adherent Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,079,284 (#128 in world) (2021 est.) |
| Ethnic Groups | Black Moors (Haratines - Arab-speaking slaves, former slaves, and their descendants of African origin, enslaved by white Moors) 40%, White Moors (of Arab-Berber descent, known as Beydane) 30%, Sub-Saharan Mauritanians (non-Arabic speaking, largely resident in or originating from the Senegal River Valley, including Halpulaar, Fulani, Soninke, Wolof, and Bambara ethnic groups) 30% |
| Religions | Muslim (official) 100% |
| Islam | 100% (est.) |
Sources
- “Mauritania.” CIA World Factbook.
- “Mauritania.” Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project.
- “Mauritania.” Encyclopaedia Britannica Online.
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Article Info
| Title | Religion in Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Published | February 9, 2021 |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/5632 |
| MLA Citation | “Religion in Mauritania.” ReligionFacts.com. 13 Feb. 2021. Web. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022. <religionfacts.com/mauritania> |