Republic of Senegal is located in the west of the African Continent, with a population of 12,323,252, making it the 71st
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Dakar with a total population of 2,452,656. The country
encompasses 196,190 square kilometers making it the 87th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, the Gambia and the North Atlantic Ocean.
President Abdoulaye Wade is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds that
position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Soulayemane Ndene Ndiaye is recognized as the
Head of Government and achieves that status through appointment by the president and holds that position five years. Its
form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 7th of January 2001.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Wolof, Pulaar, Jola and Mandinka. It counts among its major
religions Muslim, Christian and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 8 AM, 20 FM, 1 Short Wave
and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are an unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha, its highest point at 581 meters and the Atlantic
Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Senegal, Saloum, and Casamance rivers, which
measure 1,000 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are agricultural and fish processing,
phosphate mining, fertilizer production, petroleum refining, construction materials and ship construction and repair. Its
official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Senegal. Senegal is home to Dakar which gives it name for a vehicle race that
starts in Europe, winds through the North African deserts and ends every year on the shores of Lac Rose, the Pink Lake, in
Dakar.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Dakar with a total population of 2,452,656. The country
encompasses 196,190 square kilometers making it the 87th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, the Gambia and the North Atlantic Ocean.
President Abdoulaye Wade is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds that
position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Soulayemane Ndene Ndiaye is recognized as the
Head of Government and achieves that status through appointment by the president and holds that position five years. Its
form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 7th of January 2001.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Wolof, Pulaar, Jola and Mandinka. It counts among its major
religions Muslim, Christian and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 8 AM, 20 FM, 1 Short Wave
and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are an unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha, its highest point at 581 meters and the Atlantic
Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Senegal, Saloum, and Casamance rivers, which
measure 1,000 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are agricultural and fish processing,
phosphate mining, fertilizer production, petroleum refining, construction materials and ship construction and repair. Its
official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Senegal. Senegal is home to Dakar which gives it name for a vehicle race that
starts in Europe, winds through the North African deserts and ends every year on the shores of Lac Rose, the Pink Lake, in
Dakar.
| Casamance River- one of Senegal's waterways |
| Dakar- Senegal's capital and largest city |
| Dakar's Grande Mosque |
| Gambia River in Niokolo Koba National Park with Nepen Diakha in the distance- Senegal's highest point |
| Lac de Guiers |
| Le Lac Rose |
| Saloum River Delta |
| Senegal Desert |
| Saint Louis on the Senegal River Delta |
Senegal is, like I said in my fun fact, the end of the Dakar race that happens every year and my dad
LOVES it! Before I describe it, I have to tell you about Senegal. An important thing to Senegal is La
Lac Rose which is very close to Dakar and is, as its name says, pink as a rose. Here a few things I
recommend seeing and doing: Tour Saint Louis, catch some of the Dakar Race, taste some Marmite
Sauce and walk around Dakar, Senegal's capital and largest city.
LOVES it! Before I describe it, I have to tell you about Senegal. An important thing to Senegal is La
Lac Rose which is very close to Dakar and is, as its name says, pink as a rose. Here a few things I
recommend seeing and doing: Tour Saint Louis, catch some of the Dakar Race, taste some Marmite
Sauce and walk around Dakar, Senegal's capital and largest city.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Happy, bouncy group of Senegalese kids |
| Shipwreck on Saint Louis Beach on the Atlantic Ocean- Senegal's lowest point |
SENEGAL
Updated 01/18/11
Updated 01/18/11
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
1% (2007 est.)
67,000
1,800
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1,800
| Tradtional Senegalese Marmite Sauce- a coastal favorite |
| Bamako Rive near Saraya- Senegal's easternmost point on the border with Mali |
| Cap Vert- Senegal's westernmost point on the Atlantic Ocean |
| Casamance River near Tanaf on Senegal's border with Guinea-Bissau |
| Diouloulou on Senegal's border with The Gambia |
| Freight train at Tambacounda |
| Kedougou- Senegal's southernmost point on the border with Guinea |
| Podor- Senegal's northernmost point on the border with Mauritania |
| Woman in traditional Senegalese dress |
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