The territory of Senegal extends into the so-called Sahel, the transition zone between the arid Saharan regions and the humid regions of Guinean Africa. The population is made up of different ethnic groups, predominantly that of the Wolof, which constitutes about 43% of the population The largest city in the country is the capital Dakar, which has about 2.6 million inhabitants and contains a large part of the urban population of the country .
REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL Area: 196.722 km2Population: 15.736.368 (July 2020 est.)Life expectancy: about 63 yearsCapital: Dakar Borders: to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the north and north-east by Mauritania, to the east by Mali and to the south by Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. Ethnic groups:...
Senegal abounds with lively festivals and events, wonderful showcases for Senegalese music and art. Kumpo Masks Masks leave the sacred forest to dance for an enthusiastic local crowd. Masks are part of the animistic Diola culture, people fear and respect masks, consider them spirits who...
