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Africa · Western Africa

Senegal

Republic of Senegal

Capital
Dakar
Population
19,366,548
2026 estimate
Area
196,722 km²
Code
SEN
Languages
French
Currencies
West African CFA franc (Fr)

Borders

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Did you know?

  • ✨Dakar is the westernmost point of mainland Africa.
  • ✨Home to the African Renaissance Monument — at 49 m, taller than the Statue of Liberty.
  • ⚽️Senegalese wrestling (laamb) is the most popular national sport — bigger than football.
  • 🏞Lake Retba ('Lac Rose') turns bright pink because of salt-loving algae.
  • ✨The country has never had a successful coup d'état — rare in West African history.

Location

14.00°, -14.00°

Actual size

Compared to Australia.

Outline of Australia
Australia · 7,692,024 km²
Outline of Senegal
Senegal
196,722 km²
% of Australia
2.56%