Senegal

About Senegal

Senegal anchors the westernmost edge of mainland Africa, where the Cap-Vert peninsula juts into the Atlantic near the lively capital, Dakar. A former hub of French West Africa, the country blends Wolof traditions, Sufi brotherhoods, and a celebrated music scene built on mbalax rhythms. From the salt flats of Lake Retba to the historic island of Gorée, Senegal pairs savanna landscapes with a deep seafaring and trading heritage.

• ·Senegal almost completely surrounds The Gambia, which follows the Gambia River like a finger poking deep into Senegalese territory.
• ·Lake Retba, or Lac Rose, near Dakar can turn strawberry-pink thanks to salt-loving microorganisms thriving in its ultra-salty water.
• ·A popular etymology traces the name Senegal to the Wolof phrase 'sunu gaal', meaning 'our canoe'.

Mastery

1. Capital
2. Flag
3. Shape
4. Drop
5. Borders
6. Population
7. Landmark

Neighbours

• Gambia
• Guinea
• Guinea-Bissau
• Mali
• Mauritania