Senegal
Burchell's Zebras
At the grasslands of Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Swaziland
Chimpanzee
observed by Jane Goodall Institute researchers in Gombe National Park, Tanzania
Crested Barbet
Found in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
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Kruger National Park
Tey by Alan Gomis
Senegalese arts and handicrafts on Goree Island
Independence
4 April 1960 (from France); complete independence achieved upon dissolution of federation with Mali on 20 August 1960
Capital
Dakar
Main cities
Diourbel, Kolda, Kaolack, Louga, Roufisque, Saint-Louis, Touba, Thies, Tambacounda, Ziguinchor
Size
196 840 sq km (76,000 sq miles)
Population
12 853 259 (Estimate 2008)
Main languages
French (official), Wolof, Pulaar, Jola, Mandinka
Religion
Muslim 94%, Christian 5% (mostly Roman Catholic), indigenous beliefs 1%
Ethnicity
Wolof 43.3%, Fulani 23.8%, Serer 14.7%, Diola 3.7%, Mandingo 3%, Soninke 1.1%, European and Lebanese 1%, other 9.4%
Calling Code
221
Health & Vaccinations for Travelers...
There are various clinics and hospitals in Dakar which are able to deliver quality medical treatment. Medical facilities outs...
Very much like its gentle, rhythmic musical heritage that has captured the world, Senegal has been a stable and prosperous beat in the heart of West Africa.
Hailed as a model democracy with stable transitions of power, the country does struggle with poverty and unemployment. However, this former French colony has largely avoided the mould of violent military conflict, coups and corruption that has plagued so many of its neighbors.
The Polar Music Prize 2013 is awarded to Youssou N’Dour from Senegal.
The Polar Music Prize 2013 is awarded to Youssou N’Dour from Senegal. A West African griot is not just a singer, but a story teller, poet, singer of praise, entertainer ...
Senegal's Karim Wade charged with corruption
The son of Senegal's former President Abdoulaye Wade is in police custody after being charged with corruption in connection with his personal fortune. Karim Wade denies the accusations that he ...
African nations increase farm spending, winning poverty battle
A report by the ONE Campaign, an anti-poverty group co-founded by Irish rockers Bono and Bob Geldof, said Senegal, Malawi, Cape Verde and Sierra Leone either met or were close ...
Senegal to close Islamic schools after fatal fire
Senegal's president says the government will close all Islamic schools that do not meet basic safety standards, after nine children in a Quranic school died in a fire Sunday. The ...
Senegalese director Alain Gomis' 3rd feature film titled Tey (Aujourd'hui in French, or Today in English) about a young man who...
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