Senegal is a country in West Africa, Africa. Its capital is Dakar, with a population of approximately 17.7M and a total area of 196,722 km². The official languages are French / Wolof and the currency is the CFA Franc (XOF).
Senegal covers an area of 196,722 km² with a population density of 90/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $27.6B ($1,560 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It has a coastline of 531 km.
Senegal's Cape Verde peninsula is the westernmost point of continental Africa — the closest point to the Americas. The country's legendary hospitality 'Teranga' is so renowned that Senegal's national football team is nicknamed 'The Lions of Teranga'.
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A UNESCO island that was one of the largest slave-trading centres in Africa
The largest statue in Africa at 52m — taller than the Statue of Liberty — in Dakar
A lake so salty it turns pink due to algae — harvesters walk on the salt crust to collect it
A lush, river-laced region of rice paddies and pristine beaches — Senegal's green paradise
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
The official language(s) of Senegal are French / Wolof.
The population of Senegal is approximately 17.7M.
Senegal uses the CFA Franc (XOF).
Senegal is located in Africa, in the West Africa region.
Senegal has a GDP of $27.6B, with a GDP per capita of $1,560.
The best time to visit Senegal is November–May. The climate is Tropical, dry season November–May.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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