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Senegal Culture, Geography and History

Geography and Environment of Senegal

Save for the south-east’s Fouta Djallon foothills and the Bambouk Mountains on the Malian border, little of Senegal rises more than 100m above sea level. The north of the country consists mostly of sparsely vegetated savannah woodland and coastal dunes, whilst south of The Gambia the land turns to dense jungle, winding river systems and mangrove estuaries.


History and Government of Senegal


Other Resources

Recommended Reading

  • Baobab Fou - Ken Bugul
  • The Kingdom of Waalo: Senegal Before the Conquest - Boubacar Barry
  • The Beggars' Strike - Aminata Sow Fall
  • Three Strong Women - Marie NDiaye
  • Door of No Return: The Legend of Goree Island - Steven Barboza

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Senegal at a glance

  • 6
  • Dakar (population 2.7 million)
  • 13.3 million
  • French, Wolof
  • XOF
  • (GMT) Casablanca
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type D (Old British 3-pin)
  • +221

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