Long considered one of Africa's model democracies, the western African nation of Senegal has a tradition of stable governments and civilian rule.
Official Name:
République du Sénégalconventional long form: Republic of Senegal
conventional short form: Senegal
ISO Country Code:
snLocal Time =
UTC +0h
Country Calling Code: +221
Capital City:
DakarMairie 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: 196,722 km² (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: 12.9 million (2011)
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%,
France12.2%,
Mali 9.5%,
Italy 8.5%,
Cote d'Ivoire 5.4%,
Spain 5% (2003)
Imports partners: France 24.9%,
Nigeria12.2%,
Thailand 6.7%,
Spain 4.3% (2003)
Currency: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).
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