Senegal
Republic of Senegal
Region
Africa • Western Africa
Capital
Dakar
The flag of Senegal is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, golden-yellow and red, with a five-pointed green star centered in the golden-yellow band.
About Senegal
Senegal is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Western Africa region. Its capital city is Dakar. With a population of 16,743,930, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 196,722 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 85.11 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of Senegal is French, .
The currency used in Senegal is the West African CFA franc (Fr), .
Senegal is a member of the United Nations.
In Senegal, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC time zone.
Senegal shares its borders with 5 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Dakar
- Continent: Africa
- Native Name: Sénégal
- Demonym: Senegalese
- Top Level Domain: .sn
- Calling Code: +221
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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