Senegal
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Senegal. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Western Africa
- Capital
- Dakar
- Coordinates of the capital
- 14.72° N, 17.47° W
- Area
- 196,722 km²
- Official languages
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- SN
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Western Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania.
Its capital is Dakar. Its area is about 196,722 km². By area, this country ranks 86 out of 193 in the world and 34 out of 54 in Africa. Official language: French. Currency: West African CFA Franc.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Banjul (Gambia), Conakry (Guinea), Bissau (Guinea-Bissau), Bamako (Mali), Nouakchott (Mauritania).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Senegal: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Dakar.
- Senegal: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania.
- Senegal: what are the official languages?
- Official language: French.
- Senegal: what is the currency?
- Currency: West African CFA Franc.
- Senegal: what is the area?
- Its area is about 196,722 km². By area, this country ranks 86 out of 193 in the world and 34 out of 54 in Africa.
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