[country] address format & examples

If you've ever tried to send a letter to Mauritania—home of the world's second-largest monolith (sorry 2001 Space Odyssey)—buckle up for a wild ride through the land where the Sahara meets the sea! Maybe you're sending a postcard to someone exploring the ancient desert city of Chinguetti, surprising your bestie with a care package in the eye-catching white-washed capital of Nouakchott, or making sure your friend's wedding invitation doesn't end up wandering around with the Moorish nomads (though they'd probably give excellent directions).

Let's be real—Mauritania's address system marches to the beat of its own drum, a delightful mix of French influence and local flair. And hey, while your postal carrier probably won't deliver your letter by camel caravan anymore (sorry to disappoint), getting the address format right is still crucial for your mail to find its way through this vast desert nation.

Before your precious mail ends up taking an unplanned tour of the Atlantic coast or getting cozy with the sand dunes, let's get you sorted with the proper Mauritanian address format. Nobody wants their mail taking a scenic route through the Sahara (unless that's your thing; no judgment here!)

1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
2. Building name and number - The building name and the unit number are on the same line, separated by a comma.
3. Street - The street the address is on.
4. Neighborhood or local area - The localized area the address is in.
5. City - The city or town the address is in.
6. Country - Lastly, the country code of MRT gets its own, special line.

Do you still need more details beyond how to write a Mauritanian address? There’s so much to learn about Mauritania’s postal codes, ISO codes, and other key information you may need.