SENEGAL
| Capital City | Dakar |
| Geographic Location | Senegal is located south of the river with the same name and west of Africa. The country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east and Guinea and New Guinea to the south. Senegal also surrounds Gambia from all three sides apart from its shore to the Atlantic Ocean. |
| Geographic Coordinates | 14°40′ North 17°25′ West |
| Climate | A hot climate dominates Senegal. The period between December and April, during which there is no rainfall, is known with a cool breeze coming from the shore. In addition, the region is dominated all-year-round by a hot monsoon climate and winds that bring humidity and rainfall. The intensity of precipitation varies between regions, higher in the Casamance region while relatively lower in the Southeast and North Sahelian regions where higher temperatures are more likely. |
| Time Zone | GMT 0 |
| Language | FRENCH |
| Other Languages | Wolof, Malinké, Pulaar, Diola |
| Monetary Unit | West African CFA Franc |
Telephone |
00 +221 + |
| Mobile Phone | GSM 900/1800 |
| Internet | .sn |
| Opening Hours |
Banks: 08:30 – 16:30 (Mon- Fri) Stores: 9:00 – 18:30 (Mon-Fri), 09:00 – 16:00 (Sat) |
| Public Holidays | New Year’s Day (January 1) Tamkharit (Ashoura January 7, 2009) Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday (March 9, 2009- February 26, 2010) Independence Day (April 4). Easter Monday (April 13, 2009) Labor Day (May 1) Ascension (May 21, 2009) WhitMonday (June 1, 2009) Assumption (August 15, 2009) Korité (End of Ramadan) (September 21, 2009) All Saints’ Day (November 1) Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice) (November 28, 2009) Islamic New Year (Tamkarit) (December 18, 2009) Christmas Day (December 25) |
| Electric | 230V 50HzHz |
General Information
Located on the northwest hill of Africa and the far west tip of the continent, the little Republic of Senegal..
The name of the country originates from the dugout canoes called Wolof that were used by fishermen. Today, races of specially designed canoes with bright colors is the most popular one among Senegal’s national sports. Still being used by fishermen, these vehicles are indispensable to leisure and commercial transportation through the 420 kilometer-long shoreline. Seafood is very significant in terms of livelyhood and sustenance for Senegal. In production and consumption of seafood, Senegal comes second in the world, following Japan. With its all-year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, armlets, mangrove swamps, and its north region – approximately half of which became a desert- Senegal is one of the countries which you must visit.
Casamance Region, stretching from east to west just below Gambia, has the greatest beaches in West Africa. This region is one of the most popular touristic places in Senegal with its dense forests, coconut palm trees, shiny flame trees, bougainvillea, warm waters with sand beaches, and magnificient tropical scenes. Hotels located just next to the beaches turns the Casamance shore into a holiday paradise for visitors.
Gorée Island, a must-see spot located only 3 km away, is a point of shame as it was used as the most important “slave reserve” in West Africa between 16th and 19th centuries.
With a modern capital city outlook, Dakar -located at the tip of the peninsula-is full of local and international events, businessmen, and tourists, resembling a bee hive with its rapid pace amidst glittering chaos.
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