Mauritania boasts an undulating landscape, with vast stretches of sand in the north, and the Sahel vegetation in the south.
The country is home to the Anti-Atlas Mountains, which stretch from Morocco to the Atlantic Ocean. These mountains are sparsely populated and are rich in mineral resources.
The central region of Mauritania is home to a series of plateaus, which are interspersed by sandstone cliffs that are home to a variety of flora and fauna.
The terrain is characterized by large flat areas, which are covered in sand and are broken up by rocky outcrops. These outcrops are home to a number of important archaeological sites.
Highest and Lowest Points
Highest Point: The highest point in Mauritania is Kediet Ijill, which stands at a height of 915 meters (3,002 feet). It is located in the Adrar Region, near the border with Western Sahara.
Lowest Point: The lowest point in Mauritania is the Sebkha de Ndrhamcha, an area of shallow saltwater marshes that are located below sea level.