Senegal: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Senegal

Senegal is a country in Western Africa. Its capital is Dakar. It covers about 196,722 km² (75,955 sq mi). The official language is French. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

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Senegal at a glance

Official name
Republic of Senegal
Capital
Dakar
Region
Western Africa (Africa)
Area
196,722 km² (75,955 sq mi)
Official language
French
Currency
West African CFA franc (Fr)
People
Senegalese
Calling code
+221
Internet domain
.sn
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Senegal is Dakar.

Senegal is in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.

Senegal uses the West African CFA franc (Fr).

The official language of Senegal is French.

Senegal borders Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).