World Region Information --- Senegal Information
Senegal
We are researching Senegal area information. The Republic of Senegal is a country in West Africa. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Senegal.
World Region Information --- Senegal Information
We are researching Senegal area information. The Republic of Senegal is a country in West Africa. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Senegal.
It is bordered by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast, Guinea-Bissau to the southwest, and Gambia, which almost completely surrounds the country. The west faces the Atlantic Ocean. It also shares territorial waters with Cape Verde.
Approx. 197,000 km2
Touba(750,000), Thies(320,000), Kaolack(230,000), M'bour(230,000), etc.
Approximately 15.85 million people
Wolof (41%), Fulani (18%), Serer (16%), Mandinka (14.0%), etc.
French
96% Muslim, 4% Christian
- Mosque of the Divinity
West African traditions have been passed down.
- Maison des Esclaves
- Island of Goree
- Ngor Island
- Lompoul Desert
- Monument de la Renaissance Africaine
- Lago Rosa
- Reserve de Bandia
- Village des Arts
There is free compulsory education up to the age of 16. However, the improvement of the educational environment, such as the lack of school facilities for the number of children, is an issue.
- Universite Cheikh Anta Diop
- Universite Gaston Berger
- Universite Assane Seck Ziguinchor
- L'universite de Thies
- Universite Alioune Diop
1850- France expands influence and establishes control
1895 Became part of French West Africa
1946 Becomes part of the French Union
1958 Becomes an autonomous republic as part of the French Community
1960 Independence from France as the Federation of Mali. It then withdrew from the Federation of Mali and became an independent republic
1962 Coup attempt
1963 Creation of first constitution
1966 Senegal Progressive Union becomes sole political party in country
1978 Three-party political system introduced
1982 Senegal and Gambia form the Federation of Senegambia. Separatist movement begins
1989 Dissolution of the Federation of Senegambia
2000 40 years of socialist rule ends
2001 The new constitution shortens the term of office of the president, limiting it to two terms. Peace deal with separatist rebels
2004 Democratic Army Casamance Movement and Government Peace Accord
2005 Ferry fare dispute with Gambia leads to transport blockade
2006 Army launches offensive against rebels
2008 Constitutional Amendment
2009 Clashes between the military and rebels
2010 France abandons military bases
2014 Rebels declare ceasefire
It is a presidential republic. The president is the head of state and head of government. The parliament is unicameral.
- Le Palais de la Republique du Senegal
$1,675
Although the tourism industry is well developed, it is resource-poor and heavily dependent on foreign aid.
South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, Morocco, Cameroon, Ghana , Burkina Faso, Congo Republic, Gabon, Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya , Sudan, South Sudan, Guinea, Senegal, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi, Seychelles, Comoros, Mauritius, Eswatini, Lesotho, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe, Benin, Togo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Gambia, Cape Verde
