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Senegal

Senegal is a country located in West Africa. The country is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, and Guinea-Bissau and Guinea to the south. Senegal also has a small coastline on the Cap-Vert peninsula. The country's official language is French. Senegal is a member of the African Union, the Francophonie, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The country's economy is largely driven by agriculture, fishing, and tourism. Senegal is a major producer of peanuts, cotton, and phosphate. The country is also a regional hub for transport and trade. Senegal is a popular tourist destination for its beaches, culture, and wildlife. The country is home to the African Renaissance Monument, which is the tallest statue on the African continent.

Geographic data

Economy

GDP
54.80 billion US dollars
Currency

Date format

Calendar
First workday
Monday
Weekend
Saturday - Sunday

Measurement units

Measurement system
Metric
Length units
Kilometer
Meter
Centimeter
Area units
Square kilometer
Hectare
Square meter
Square centimeter
Speed unit
Kilometer per hour
Temperature unit
Celsius

Population
15.74M
Literacy percentage
49.7%
Official language

Spoken languages

11.02M
6.14M
3.3M
1.73M
409.15K
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