Senegal
Capital: Dakar · Coastal
Gorée Island. A UNESCO World Heritage island off Dakar, a solemn memorial site tied to the history of the Atlantic slave trade.
- Capital
- Dakar
- Languages
- French (official)
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
Senegal is a regional hub for finance, culture and trade, anchored by the Atlantic port city of Dakar.
Known for its music, art and hospitality (teranga), it is one of West Africa's most politically stable democracies.