Fun facts about Senegal
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The name 'Senegal' may derive from a Portuguese transliteration of the name of the Zenaga or from a combination of the Serer deity Rog Sene and the word for 'body of water'.
Senegal
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Jolof Empire, founded in the 14th century, was a voluntary confederacy of various states rather than a state built on military conquest.
Senegal
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.
From the “History” section
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Senegal has more than 80 political parties and a unicameral parliament consisting of the National Assembly with 150 seats.
Senegal
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.
From the “Government and politics” section
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Senegal's capital, Dakar, is located on the Cap-Vert peninsula, which is the westernmost point of continental Africa.
Senegal
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.
From the “Geography” section
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Islam is the predominant religion in Senegal, practiced by 97.2% of the population, with a significant portion belonging to Sufi orders.
Senegal
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.
From the “Demographics” section
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