Senegal 🇸🇳
Senegal 🇸🇳: capital Dakar, population 17 million, located in Africa. Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Dakar
- Population: 17 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: French
- Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Senegal
- Area: 196,722 km² (75,955 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Senegalese
- Internet domain: .sn
Fun Facts About Senegal
- Home to the famous Paris-Dakar Rally finish line.
- Has a pink-colored lake caused by special algae.
- Wrestling is the national sport and draws huge crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Senegal known for?
Senegal is known for several things — Home to the famous Paris-Dakar Rally finish line; Has a pink-colored lake caused by special algae; Wrestling is the national sport and draws huge crowds.
How big is Senegal?
Senegal covers about 196,722 square kilometers (75,955 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Senegal landlocked?
No. Senegal has a coastline and shares land borders with 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Senegal called?
People from Senegal are called Senegalese.
What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
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