Senegal - Wikipedia
WEBSenegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country in continental Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Senegal is bordered by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.
History of Senegal - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Senegal is commonly divided into a number of periods, encompassing the prehistoric era, the precolonial period, colonialism, and the contemporary era.
Senegal | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Senegal is a country in western Africa. Located at the westernmost point of the continent and served by multiple air and maritime travel routes, Senegal is known as the ‘Gateway to Africa.’. Read here to learn more about the geography, people, economy, and history of Senegal.
Senegal - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe Republic of Senegal (French République da Sénégal) is a country in West Africa. The capital is Dakar. Senegal covers a land area of almost 197,000 square kilometres. It has population of about 13 million. The climate is tropical with two seasons: the dry season and the rainy cold season. Senegal was given independence by France in 1960.
Senegal - Wikiwand
WEBSenegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country in continental Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Senegal is bordered by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.
Geography of Senegal - Wikipedia
WEBSenegal is a coastal West African nation located 14 degrees north of the equator and 14 degrees west of the Prime Meridian. The country's total area is 196,190 km 2 of which 192,000 km 2 is land and 4,190 km 2 is water. 70% of the population of Senegal lives in the Coastal Region. [1] .
Senegal - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 1, 2024 · Senegal historically was a destination country for economic migrants, but in recent years West African migrants more often use Senegal as a transit point to North Africa – and sometimes illegally onward to Europe. The country also has been host to several thousand black Mauritanian refugees since …
Senegal country profile - BBC News
WEBApr 2, 2024 · REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL: FACTS. Capital: Dakar. Area: 196,712 sq km. Population: 17.1 million. Language: French. Life expectancy: 65 years (men) 70 years (women) LEADER. President: Bassirou Diomaye...
Senegal - The World Factbook
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Introduction. Background. Senegal is one of the few countries in the world with evidence of continuous human life from the Paleolithic era to present. Between the 14 th and 16 th centuries, the Jolof Empire ruled most of Senegal. Starting in the 15 th century, Portugal, the Netherlands, France, and Great Britain traded along the Senegalese coast.
Senegal summary | Britannica
WEBSenegal , officially Republic of Senegal, Country, western Africa. Area: 75,951 sq mi (196,712 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 18,504,000. Capital: Dakar. There are seven major ethnic groups in Senegal—including the Wolof, Fulani, and Malinke, each speaking a separate language—and a number of smaller groups. Language: French (official).
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