The country of Senegal is named after the Senegal River. The name of the river may derive from a Portuguese transliteration of the name of the Zenaga, also known as the Se mere

Senegal is a republic with a presidency; the president is elected every five years as of 2016, previously being seven years from independence to 2001, five years from 2001 to 2008, … Se mere

Senegal is well known for the West African tradition of storytelling, which is done by griots, who have kept West African history alive for thousands of years through words and music. The griot … Se mere

Early and pre-colonial eras
Archaeological findings throughout the area indicate that Senegal was inhabited in prehistoric times … Se mere

Senegal is located on the west of the African continent. It lies between latitudes 12° and 17°N, and longitudes 11° and 18°W.
Senegal is externally … Se mere

Industry and trade
Three trans-African automobile routes pass through Senegal:
• Cairo-Dakar Highway (1)
• Se mere

Senegal has a population of around 18 million, about 42 percent of whom live in rural areas. Density in these areas varies from about 77 … Se mere