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    Explore Senegal in 5 Minutes
    Explore Senegal in 5 Minutes
    Senegal is a country in West Africa that has a rich and diverse cultural heritage. Its name comes from the Senegal River, which forms part of its northern border with Mauritania.
    Etymology

    The country of Senegal is named after the Senegal River. The name of the river may derive from a Portuguese transliteration of the name of the Zenaga, also known as the Sanhaja. Alternatively, it could be a combinatio… See more

    History

    Archaeological findings throughout the area indicate that Senegal was inhabited in prehistoric times and has been continuously occupied by various ethnic groups. Some kingdoms were created around the … See more

    Government and politics

    Senegal is a republic with a presidency; the president is elected every five years as of 2016, previously being seven years from independence to 2001, five years from 2001 to 2008, and seven years again from 2008 to 20… See more

    Geography

    Senegal is located on the west of the African continent. It lies between latitudes 12° and 17°N, and longitudes 11° and 18°W.
    Senegal is externally bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, … See more

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