Comparing Mauritania with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Mauritania and South Africa

Is Mauritania warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Mauritania is hotter than South Africa . Mauritania has an average temperature of 29°C/84°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Mauritania's hottest month is June, with an average maximum temperature of 39°C/102°F, which is hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures
Mauritania South Africa

Is Mauritania colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Mauritania is not colder than South Africa . Mauritania has an average minimum temperature of 22°C/72°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Mauritania's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 16°C/61°F, which is not colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
Mauritania South Africa

Does Mauritania have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Mauritania has less rain than South Africa. Mauritania has an average annual rainfall of 59mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Mauritania's wettest month is September, with an average monthly rainfall of 24mm, which is drier than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

Average Monthly Rainfall
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Compare location information for Mauritania and South Africa

How far is Mauritania from South Africa?

The midpoint of Mauritania is approximately 4,214 miles (6,781km) north west of South Africa.

Is Mauritania further west than South Africa?

Yes, Mauritania is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Mauritania is further west by approximately 1,604 miles (2,581km).

Is Mauritania further east than South Africa?

No, Mauritania is not further east than South Africa.

Is Mauritania further north than South Africa?

Yes, Mauritania is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Mauritania is further north by approximately 3,563 miles (5,734km).

Is Mauritania further south than South Africa?

No, Mauritania is not further south than South Africa.

Is Mauritania bigger than South Africa?

No, Mauritania is smaller than South Africa. Mauritania has an area of 1,030,700 km2 (2,669,513 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Mauritania is 183,770 km2 (475,964 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Mauritania 1 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Mauritania smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Mauritania is smaller than South Africa. Mauritania has an area of 1,030,700 km2 (2,669,513 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Mauritania is 183,770 km2 (475,964 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Mauritania 1 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Mauritania?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 4,214 miles (6,781km) south east of Mauritania.

Is South Africa further west than Mauritania?

No, South Africa is not further west than Mauritania.

Is South Africa further east than Mauritania?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Mauritania. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 1,604 miles (2,581km).

Is South Africa further north than Mauritania?

No, South Africa is not further north than Mauritania.

Is South Africa further south than Mauritania?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Mauritania. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 3,563 miles (5,734km).

Is South Africa bigger than Mauritania?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Mauritania. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Mauritania has an area of 1,030,700 km2 (2,669,513 miles2) which means that South Africa is 183,770 km2 (475,964 miles2) bigger than Mauritania.
That makes South Africa 1 times bigger than Mauritania.

Is South Africa smaller than Mauritania?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Mauritania. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Mauritania has an area of 1,030,700 km2 (2,669,513 miles2) which means that South Africa is 183,770 km2 (475,964 miles2) bigger than Mauritania.
That makes South Africa 1 times bigger than Mauritania.

Compare population information for Mauritania and South Africa

Is Mauritania more populated than South Africa?

No, Mauritania is not more populated than South Africa. Mauritania has a population of 4,161,925 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Mauritania has 53,354,740 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Mauritania 14 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Mauritania less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Mauritania is less populated than South Africa. Mauritania has a population of 4,161,925 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Mauritania has 53,354,740 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Mauritania 14 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Mauritania?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Mauritania. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Mauritania has a population of 4,161,925 which means that South Africa has 53,354,740 more people than Mauritania.
That makes South Africa 14 times more populated than Mauritania.

Is South Africa less populated than Mauritania?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Mauritania. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Mauritania has a population of 4,161,925 which means that South Africa has 53,354,740 more people than Mauritania.
That makes South Africa 14 times more populated than Mauritania.

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