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___ SenegalA virtual travel guide to Senegal, this page is about many aspects of this east African countryl. Search and locate official web sites from the Senegal, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: Senegal's culture, history and geography. Get key information on Senegal's economy, education, environment, population, and government.You will have access to news from Senegal and you may visit Senegalese cities. Find maps and other tourism information for sightseeing and travel in Senegal.
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Republic of Senegal | République du Sénégal |
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Flag of Senegal Background: Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace talks, a southern separatist group sporadically has clashed with government forces since 1982. Senegal has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania related countries: France |
 Official Name: République du Sénégal conventional long form: Republic of Senegal conventional short form: Senegal ISO Country Code: sn Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 22:33 Local Time = UTC +0h Capital City: Dakar Mairie de Dakar - the city of Dakar. Other Cities: Diourbel, Kolda, Kaolack, Louga, Saint-Louis, Thies, Tambacounda, Ziguinchor. Government: Type: Republic. Independence: 4 April 1960 (from France). Geography: Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania. Area: 196,840 sq. km. (76,000 sq. mi.) Terrain: Flat or rising to foothills. Climate: Tropical Sahelian desert or grasslands in the north, more vegetation in the south and southeast. People: Nationality: Senegalese (sing. and pl.) Population: 9.7 million. Ethnic groups: Wolof 43%; Pular (Fulani, Peulh) and Toucouleur 23%; Serer 15%; Diola (Jola) 3.7%, Mandingo (Mandinka) 3%, Soninke 1.1%, and others 19%. Religions: Muslim 95%, Christian 4%, traditional 1%. Languages: French (official), Wolof, Pulaar, Serer, Diola, Mandingo, Soninke. Literacy: 38%. Natural resources: Fish, peanuts, phosphate, iron ore, gold, titanium. Agriculture products: Peanuts, millet, corn, sorghum, rice, cotton, tomatoes, green vegetables; cattle, poultry, pigs; fish Industries: Agricultural and fish processing, phosphate mining, fertilizer production, petroleum refining, construction materials. Exports partners: India 13%, France 12.2%, Mali 9.5%, Italy 8.5%, Cote d'Ivoire 5.4%, Spain 5% (2003) Imports partners: France 24.9%, Nigeria 12.2%, Thailand 6.7%, Spain 4.3% (2003) Currency: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF). |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of SenegalSenegalGouvernement du Sénégal (in French). Diplomatic Missions Ambassade du Sénégal à Ottawa, Canada Embassy of Senegal - Ottawa, Canada. Ambassade de la République du Sénégal à Paris Embassy of Senegal - Paris, France. Weather Direction Nationale de la Météorologie Meteo Senegal (in French). Map Map of Senegal Political Map of Senegal.  Google
Earth SenegalZoomable satellite view of Senegal. Google
Earth DakarZoomable satellite view of Senegal's capital city. Map
of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa. |
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News from SenegalL'Agence de Presse SénégalaiseAPS - Senegalese government press agency. Le Populaire News from Senegal (in French). Le Quotidien Senegal news (in French). Le Soleil Dakar - prominent main-stream daily (in French). Sud Online One of Senegal's top newspapers and radio stations (in French). Wal Fadjri Senegalese news magazine (in French). |
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Arts & CultureArt, Culture & History of SenegalA page about Senengalese Art and Artisans, Cinema, Cuisine, Dance, Fashion, Literature, and Music. Cosaan: Senegalese Culture Site about general Senegalese culture, griots, and performing arts. Festival de Jazz de Saint-Louis du Sénégal Official site of the Saint Louis Jazz Festival. |
Music from Senegal Baaba Maal Contemporary musical artists from Senegal. Youssou N'Dour Another contemporary musical artists from Senegal. |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of West African States (BCEAO)Central Bank of Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA) West African Economic and Monetary Union (in French) IZF.net, le portail de la Zone Franc CFA Information about business and investment in the African countries within the monetary system of the Franc Zone - CFA. (in French) Union Nationale des Chambres de Métiers The national Chambers of Commerce. Trade Point Senegal Business and investment Senegal (in French) __Transportation Airline Air Senegal Air Sénégal International - part of Groupe Royal Air Maroc (in French). |
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Destination Senegal - Travel and Tour GuidesMinistère du Tourisme et des Transports Aériens du SénégalTravel and tourism in Senegal. Senegal Ministry of Tourism With some travel and tourism information on Senegal (in French). Au Sénégal A Senegal travel and tourism guide. Senego Senegal portal site with Senegal related news and information on the country (in French) The Republic of Sénégal A resource for everything Sénégalese by Amadou Thiam a member of the Sénégalese Senate. Sénévolu - The Senegalese Association of United Volunteers founded to promote an alternative form of tourism; community tourism, that benefits local communities economically. City Guides Dakar Dakar Mairie de Dakar - a guide to the city of Dakar. Saint-Louis Saint-Louis Official site of the city of Saint-Louis, Senegal. |
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EducationCentre de Suivi Ecologique (CSE)About Senegal's Ecology by the Ministry of Environement (in French). L'Institut Pasteur de Dakar Pasteur Institut for medical Science, Dakar (in French). Université Cheikh Anta Diop Official site of the University, Dakar (in French). Université Gaston Berger Official site of the University, Saint-Louis (in French). |
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Environment - Environmental Organizations SenegalComité Permanent Inter-Etats de Lutte contre la Sécheresse dans le Sahel (CILSS)Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (in French). CRESP (Center of Ressources for the Emergence of Social Participation) NGO dedicated to the end of hunger and poverty, sustainable local development, and the preservation of the environment and of traditional wisdom in Africa. |
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HistoryGorée IslandVirtual Visit of Gorée Island and the House of Slaves. Histoire du Sénégal Brief history of Senegal (in French). Sénégal's History An abbreviated history of Sénégal: From pre-colonial to the present. La route de l'esclave - The Slave Route An UNESCO documentation about four centuries of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. (pdf format) |
 Indigenous district Saint-Louis © Centre Edmond Fortier |
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SearchiSenegalComprehensive Links to Senegal. Le Senegal Online Senegal portal and index. Seneweb Internet Senegal (in French) Additional Information about SenegalAfrica South of Sahara (Karen Fung) SenegalBBC News Country Profile: Senegal Governments on the WWW: Senegal Index on Africa: Country pages: Senegal MBendi Profile: Senegal Wikipedia: Senegal The World Factbook -- Senegal |
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