Location:

west coast of africa country

Form of Government:

Senegal is divided into 14 régions, which in turn are divided into départements and arrondissements. Each région is administered by a governor whose role is coordinative and who is assisted by two deputy governors, one dealing with administration and the other with development.

Leader (president):

Macky Sall

Population

16,74 milhões (2020)

Capital and largest city:

Dakar is the capital and largest city of senegal.

Monetary unit

Franco CFA ocidental

Languages

French and Wolof language

Religions

The predominant ethnicities are the Jalofos, Serer, Fula, Tukulor, Diola and mandinga, while the most professed religion is Islam, which accounts for about 87% of the population.

Economy

rice cultivation, peanut production and fishing. In addition, Senegal is an important phosphate producer worldwide.

Culture

The dances and songs of local tribes, in addition to the making of African ornaments and masks, are also traditional practices of the local culture. Senegalese cuisine involves foods such as rice, peanuts and various fish.

Curiosities

• The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary and the Niokolo-Koba National Park are two of Senegal's most important environmental reserves.


• The Senegalese capital, Dakar, is home to the tallest statue in all of Africa, called The African Renaissance Monument.


• The Dakar Rally is an automobile event held for many years in Africa. It was named after its point of arrival, the city of Dakar.


• Lake Retba, located in the interior of Senegal, is known for its pink waters and high salinity.


• Senegal and Gambia formed a single independent country, called Senegambia, whose union was broken in 1989.

How many times has the country won the World Cup?

0

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