Senegal - Wikipedia
WEBSenegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country in West Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Senegal is bordered by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.
Senegal | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Senegal is a country in western Africa. Located at the westernmost point of the continent and served by multiple air and maritime travel routes, Senegal is known as the ‘Gateway to Africa.’. Read here to learn more about the geography, people, economy, and history of Senegal.
History of Senegal - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Senegal is commonly divided into a number of periods, encompassing the prehistoric era, the precolonial period, colonialism, and the contemporary era.
Senegal country profile - BBC News
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Senegal country profile. 2 April. Long considered one of Africa's model democracies, the west African nation of Senegal has a tradition of stable governments and civilian rule. Slaves, ivory...
Senegal - World Factbook Glyph
WEB5 days ago · Senegal historically was a destination country for economic migrants, but in recent years West African migrants more often use Senegal as a transit point to North Africa – and sometimes illegally onward to Europe. The country also has been host to several thousand black Mauritanian refugees since they were expelled from their …
Senegal Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBOct 23, 2023 · Key Facts. Flag. Senegal is a West African country that shares its northern border with Mauritania, its eastern border with Mali, its southern border with Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, and its western border with the Atlantic Ocean. To the northwest, it surrounds the small country of The Gambia, creating an enclave around the Gambia River.
Senegal - The World Factbook
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Background. Senegal is one of the few countries in the world with evidence of continuous human life from the Paleolithic era to present. Between the 14 th and 16 th centuries, the Jolof Empire ruled most of Senegal. Starting in the 15 th century, Portugal, the Netherlands, France, and Great Britain traded along the Senegalese coast.
Portal:Senegal - Wikipedia
WEBThe Senegal Portal. Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country in continental Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Senegal is bordered by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal nearly surrounds The Gambia, a country occupying a ...
Country Facts | Senegal
WEBCountry Facts. Senegal is located at the westernmost point of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Continent of Africa, Europe and America . It is at an intersection of great maritime and aerial routes. Its area of 196 722 sq km is bordered by Mauritania in the North, Mali in the East, Guinea and Guinea Bissau in the South and by …
Senegal summary | Britannica
WEBSenegal , officially Republic of Senegal, Country, western Africa. Area: 75,951 sq mi (196,712 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 18,504,000. Capital: Dakar. There are seven major ethnic groups in Senegal—including the Wolof, Fulani, and Malinke, each speaking a separate language—and a number of smaller groups. Language: French (official).
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