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Country Information

Capital

Dakar

Population

8,226,956

Area

196,722 km²

Largest City

Dakar

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Not Observed

ISO Code

SN / SEN

Time Zones

1 zone

Languages

French

Currency

West African CFA Franc (CFA) - CFA100

Coordinates

Decimal:14.6937, -17.4441

DMS:14°41′37″N, 17°26′39″W

Elevation

Highest:581 m

Lowest:0 m

Average:291 m

International Dialing Code

+221

Time Zones

• Africa/Dakar| GMT (UTC+0)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost

Southernmost

Easternmost

Westernmost

About Senegal

•Senegal gained independence from France on April 4, 1960, becoming one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve independence.

•The country is known for its vibrant music scene, particularly the genre of mbalax, which blends traditional Senegalese rhythms with modern influences.

•Dakar, the capital of Senegal, hosts the annual Dakar Biennale, one of the most significant contemporary art events in Africa.

•Senegal is home to the historic island of Gorée, which was a major center of the Atlantic slave trade and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

•The country has a rich tradition of storytelling, with griots serving as oral historians, musicians, and advisors in the community.

•Senegal is predominantly Muslim, with approximately 95% of the population adhering to Islam, primarily following the Mouride and Tijaniyya brotherhoods.

•The Senegal River is a significant geographical feature that provides water resources and acts as a boundary between Senegal and Mauritania.

•Senegalese cuisine is famous for its use of rice, fish, and a variety of spices, with dishes like thieboudienne being considered the national dish.

•The country is known for its national parks, such as Niokolo-Koba, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to diverse wildlife, including endangered species.

•Senegal has a strong tradition of wrestling, known as 'lutte,' which is both a sport and a cultural event that attracts large audiences.

•The Wolof language is widely spoken in Senegal and serves as a lingua franca among various ethnic groups in the country.

•Senegal has made significant strides in democracy, being recognized for its stable political environment and peaceful transitions of power since independence.

•The annual Festival of African Fashion takes place in Dakar, highlighting Senegal's status as a hub for fashion and design in Africa.

•Senegalese art is characterized by vibrant colors and themes that reflect the country's history, culture, and social issues, with many artists gaining international recognition.