Environment of Mauritania
Mauritania emits 0.6 metric tons per capita of CO₂.
Forest
Total land area of Mauritania is 1,030,000 km2 (approx. 397,683 mi²). 2670 km2 of Mauritania's territory is covered in forests. and forest land comprises 0% of all the land in the country.
Issues Mauritania faces
Currently Mauritania faces various issues, including deforestation, and soil erosion aggravated by drought are contributing to desertification, limited natural fresh water resources away from the Senegal, which is the only perennial river, locust infestation.
