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Full name: Republic of Senegal.
Capital City: Dakar.
Language: French, Wolof, Serer, Diola, Fula, Tukulor and Mandinka.
Currency: Franc CFA.
Religion: Islam, Christian, indigenous beliefs.
National Anthem: "Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons".
Newspaper: Il Est Midi, Le Messager, L'Observateur, Le Soleil, Le Qotidien, Sud Quotidien and Wal Fadjri.
Places to Visit: Cap Skiring, Dakar, Ziguinchor, Île de Gorée, Lac Rose, Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj and Parc National du Niokolo-Koba.
Transport: Airways: convenient routes Africa and Europe to Senegal. The chief service provider is South African Airways; Roadways: Gambia Highway is the most frequently used transit route. You can avail of 'bush taxis' from neighboring countries; Railways: Dakar-Bamako train is a choice train option that plies between Senegal and Mali twice a week - once on Wednesday and once on Saturday.
Shopping: traditional fabric; embroidery; pottery; jewellery made of clay beads, wood, seeds, copper and other metals; woodcarvings; masks; statues; musical instruments; metal works like pendants, bowls and statuettes; and electronics.
Introduction
once lorded over by the Wolof tribe, Senegal was one of the first to host a multi-party democracy in the continent of Africa. Senegal also served three centuries under French rule, finally achieving independence in 1960.
Location of Senegal
the nation of Senegal is located in the west coast of the continent of Africa. Bordering its west boundary is the northern region of the Atlantic Ocean. The neighboring political domains are Mauritania in the north and northeast; Mali to the east; and Guinea and Guinea Bissau to the south. The nation of Gambia is a narrow intrusive land mass that juts into the Senegal mainland from the west coast.
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Physical Map of Senegal
the terrain of Senegal comprises mostly of plain lands which ascends into foothills inland-wards. The plains are either flood plains or sandy plains. There is a semi-desert located in the south and central region of the country. in the south is also the savannah region and the Casamance forest. The chief rivers that navigate the land and finally drain into the Atlantic are Senegal, Gambie, Saloum and Casamance.
Climate of Senegal
Senegal is basically a tropical; though it is dependent on the region. The coastal regions are hot, humid and rain-drenched; while the interior regions are dry, blistering and swept by the harmattan winds. The summer months last between May and November and the winter months occur in the months of December to April. The southern region of the country receives more precipitation than the north with rainfall occuring between the months of June and October.
Flora and Fauna of Senegal
Flora: given that Senegal has varied types of habitat, there are a large and diverse variety of plants to be found in the country. They are silk-cotton tree, bamboos, African teak, gingerbread plum, tallow tree, acacias, African locust bean, palm trees, kapok trees, baobabs, coconuts, mango trees and mangroves.
Fauna: Senegal's fauna life is of two types, on is the desert type and the other is the coastal and savannah variety. The list of animals in Senegal includes elephants, lions, hippopotamuses, buffaloes, leopard, hare, antelopes, chimpanzees, monkeys, wart hogs, jackals, tortoises, lizards and snakes. There are several avian varieties in the country too. Most of them are migratory birds. Some of the names of birds that can be sighted in the country are quail, ducks, painted snipe, spatulas, osprey, sparrows, black rail, crowned ibis, little bee-eater, guinea fowl, bustard, cormorants and bihoreaux. The marine life off the coast of Senegal also offers a lot. Some of the commonly found species are swordfish, oyster, marlin, barracudas and tunas.
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