The Senegalese Republic is democratic with strong political institutions. It is one of the most stable countries on the African continent. The country has a flourishing vegetation, with its hundred - years old baobabs. It counts many natural sites. Located between the Sahel and the tropical forest, Senegal is crossed by four rivers with sources in the Fouta Djalon in Guinea. Senegal has many assets in its tourist sector and is the closest sea resort to Europe. With 700 kilometres of fine sandy beaches, Senegal has an ever-shining sun, numerous parks and reserves, all well provided in fauna and flora. One of the “must visit” places in Senegal is the Niokolo Koba Park. The Park covers around 900,000 hectares and is an international biosphere reserve and UNESCO World Heritage site. Some 350 bird species and 80 mammal species such as lions, leopards, elephants, antelopes, monkeys, baboons, warthogs, buffaloes, hippopotamus, and crocodiles are within the Park’s confines. Tourists can lodge inside the park which has one hotel and many camps around the vicinity.
Full name: Republic of Senegal
Population: 10.6 million (UN, 2005)
Capital: Dakar
Area: 196,722 sq km (75,955 sq miles)
Major language: French (official), Wolof
Major religion: Islam
Life expectancy: 54 years (men), 57 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc = 100 centimes
Main exports: Fish, peanuts, petroleum products, phosphates, cotton
GNI per capita: US $710 (World Bank, 2006)
Internet domain: .sn
International dialling code: +221
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