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Official Name of Senegal: Republic of Senegal
Government type in Senegal: epublic under multiparty democratic rule
Capital of Senegal: Dakar
Primary Language in Senegal: French
Currency in Senegal: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc

Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace talks, a southern separatist group sporadically has clashed with government forces since 1982. Senegal has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping. Westernmost country on the African continent; The Gambia is almost an enclave of Senegal.

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Senegal destinations

» Bakel
» Cap Skirring
» Dakar
» Kedougou
» Kolda
» La Somone
» Matam
» Podor
» Richard-Toll
» St. Louis

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