nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
Languages
Arabic (official and national), Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof (all national languages), French, Hassaniya
Spanish (official), numerous indigenous dialects
Exports
iron ore, fish and fish products, gold, copper, petroleum
petroleum, bauxite and aluminum, steel, chemicals, agricultural products, basic manufactures
External Debt
$2,942,000,000 $
$63,740,000,000 US
Exchange Rate
ouguiyas (MRO) per US dollar - NA (2007), 271.3 (2006), 267.04 (2005), 265.8 (2004), 263.03 (2003)
bolivars (VEB) per US dollar - 2.147 (2008 est.), 2,147 (2007), 2,147 (2006), 2,089.8 (2005), 1,891.3 (2004) note: On 1 January 2008 Venezuela revalued its currency with 1000 old bolivares equal to 1 new bolivar
Military Budget as percentage of GDP
5.500%
0.700%
Beijing Olympics Medal Count
0
1
Location
Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Senegal and Western Sahara
Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana
