Senegal

Senegal is a nation in West Africa that is formally known as the Republic of Senegal. Senegal is bordered on the north by Mauritania, on the east by Mali, on the southeast by Guinea, and on the southwest by Guinea-Bissau, all of which are African countries. As a result, Senegal almost encircles The Gambia, which is located on a small strip of land along the banks of the Gambia River, which divides Senegal's southern province of Casamance from the rest of the nation. Senegal also has a marine boundary with the African country of Cape Verde. Dakar serves as the economic and political centre of Senegal.

It is a presidential system republic and the westernmost nation on the continent of the Old World, sometimes known as Afro-Eurasia. It is governed by a unitary presidential system. The Senegal River, which borders it on the east and north sides, is responsible for the city's name. Located in West Africa, Senegal has a land area of about 197,000 sq.km (76,000 square miles) and a population of approximately 16 million people. The state was established as part of the French West African territory's independence from French colonial control. As a result of this history, French is the official language of the country. Similarly to other post-colonial African nations, the country is home to a diverse range of ethnic and linguistic groups, the biggest of which are the Wolof, Fula, and Serer peoples, with the Wolof and French languages serving as the country's primary communication mediums. Senegal is categorised as a poor nation with a high level of indebtedness and a low Human Development Index, according to the World Bank. The majority of the population lives along the shore and is employed in agricultural or other food-related businesses. Mining, tourism, and other services are among the other main industries. Despite the fact that there is a rainy season, the climate is usually Sahelian.