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Palm-fringed beaches, colourful cities and a reputation for world-class hospitality, Senegal deserves a spot on any seasoned traveller’s bucket list Located at the westernmost point of the Africa continent, Senegal is known as the “Gateway to Africa” and has been welcoming travellers from Europe and the Americas for centuries. This peaceful sub-Saharan country has always flown beneath the tourism radar and that’s everyone’s loss. Not only is it one of the continent’s safest and most accessible countries, it’s also blessed with a rich culture, dreamy beaches and some of the best wildlife-spotting opportunities you’ll find anywhere in Africa. Here’s what you’ll need to know before you visit. 1. Senegal is the country of hospitality One of the most common questions we hear is if Senegal is safe for travellers – yes, Senegal is safe but like any other destinations, petty crime does happen in large crowds. Keep a lookout for pickpockets and bag snatchers. Once you get to know the locals, you may soon begin to understand the concept of teranga. This is one of those terms that defies strict translation, but Senegalese chef and author Pierre Thiam has described it as “the way you treat the guest.” “You have to offer him what you have,” he adds. “You have to invite him to sit around your bowl.” This philosophy of sharing, giving and inclusion extends to strangers as well. Expect to be greeted with a chorus of saleem aleekum (‘peace be upon you’) as you walk down the street – and be...

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Its area of 196 722 sq km is bordered by Mauritania in the North, Mali in the East, Guinea and Guinea Bissau in the South and by a 550 km coastline of the Atlantic Ocean in the West. Dakar (550 sq km), its capital, is a peninsula located at the extreme West. Senegal is a flat land with sandy grounds. It has an altitude lower than 130 meters except in the southeast, near the Guinean border. Three westbound rivers cross the country: The Senegal River (1700 km) in the North, The Gambia River (750 km) and the Casamance River (300 km) in the South. Climate and Vegetation Senegal has a dry tropical climate with two seasons: a dry season from November to June and a raining Season from July to October. Senegal has three types of vegetation: the Forest in the South, the Savanna in the Center and the Steppe in the North. Population Estimated Population (2009 est. ): 12 171 265 Density in 2009: 61.9 inhabitants by sq. km Female Population (2009 est. ): 6 150 750 Male Population (2009 est. ): 6 020 515 Independence Senegal accessed independence on 4 April 1960 from France. The first President of Senegal was Leopold Sédar Senghor from 1960 to 1981. His successor, Abdou Diouf, led the country until the March 2000 elections, through which Abdoulaye Wade became the third President of the Republic of Senegal . Political Organization The Republic of Senegal is secular, social and a constitutional democracy. It ensures equality before the law of all its citizens, without distinction of origi...

Palm-fringed beaches, colourful cities and a reputation for world-class hospitality, Senegal deserves a spot on any seasoned traveller’s bucket list Located at the westernmost point of the Africa continent, Senegal is known as the “Gateway to Africa” and has been welcoming travellers from Europe and the Americas for centuries. This peaceful sub-Saharan country has always flown beneath the tourism radar and that’s everyone’s loss. Not only is it one of the continent’s safest and most accessible countries, it’s also blessed with a rich culture, dreamy beaches and some of the best wildlife-spotting opportunities you’ll find anywhere in Africa. Here’s what you’ll need to know before you visit. 1. Senegal is the country of hospitality One of the most common questions we hear is if Senegal is safe for travellers – yes, Senegal is safe but like any other destinations, petty crime does happen in large crowds. Keep a lookout for pickpockets and bag snatchers. Once you get to know the locals, you may soon begin to understand the concept of teranga. This is one of those terms that defies strict translation, but Senegalese chef and author Pierre Thiam has described it as “the way you treat the guest.” “You have to offer him what you have,” he adds. “You have to invite him to sit around your bowl.” This philosophy of sharing, giving and inclusion extends to strangers as well. Expect to be greeted with a chorus of saleem aleekum (‘peace be upon you’) as you walk down the street – and be...

Its area of 196 722 sq km is bordered by Mauritania in the North, Mali in the East, Guinea and Guinea Bissau in the South and by a 550 km coastline of the Atlantic Ocean in the West. Dakar (550 sq km), its capital, is a peninsula located at the extreme West. Senegal is a flat land with sandy grounds. It has an altitude lower than 130 meters except in the southeast, near the Guinean border. Three westbound rivers cross the country: The Senegal River (1700 km) in the North, The Gambia River (750 km) and the Casamance River (300 km) in the South. Climate and Vegetation Senegal has a dry tropical climate with two seasons: a dry season from November to June and a raining Season from July to October. Senegal has three types of vegetation: the Forest in the South, the Savanna in the Center and the Steppe in the North. Population Estimated Population (2009 est. ): 12 171 265 Density in 2009: 61.9 inhabitants by sq. km Female Population (2009 est. ): 6 150 750 Male Population (2009 est. ): 6 020 515 Independence Senegal accessed independence on 4 April 1960 from France. The first President of Senegal was Leopold Sédar Senghor from 1960 to 1981. His successor, Abdou Diouf, led the country until the March 2000 elections, through which Abdoulaye Wade became the third President of the Republic of Senegal . Political Organization The Republic of Senegal is secular, social and a constitutional democracy. It ensures equality before the law of all its citizens, without distinction of origi...

Economy of Senegal The Senegalese economy has traditionally revolved around a single cash crop, the Before Senegal’s independence from The intervention of the state occurred during the colonial era but became more prevalent after independence with the creation of the National Organization of the Rural Sector. The organization, the backbone of President Under Since the late 1970s a population explosion, uncontrolled migration to the city, and declining prices for primary materials have depressed the economy. Only substantial Agriculture, forestry, and fishing Agriculture occupies about two-thirds of the economically active population and provides the basis for industry as well. The most important crop has been the peanut, but, beginning in the 1980s, agriculture has been diversified. Extensive acreage is devoted to millet, sorghum, and plants from the Pennisetum genus of Old World grasses, grown for fodder. Rice is The climate and the savanna type of vegetation encourage the raising of livestock—including cattle, goats, sheep, horses, donkeys, camels, and pigs—which is carried on in almost all geographic regions but is especially characteristic of the north. Stock raising is not a major source of income for the farmer, however; the meat is consumed locally, and only the hides and skins are exported. Senegal is well-forested, particularly in the south, and the Although many fish are obtained from the rivers, the greater part of the catch is obtained from the sea. Fishing pro...

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Palm-fringed beaches, colourful cities and a reputation for world-class hospitality, Senegal deserves a spot on any seasoned traveller’s bucket list Located at the westernmost point of the Africa continent, Senegal is known as the “Gateway to Africa” and has been welcoming travellers from Europe and the Americas for centuries. This peaceful sub-Saharan country has always flown beneath the tourism radar and that’s everyone’s loss. Not only is it one of the continent’s safest and most accessible countries, it’s also blessed with a rich culture, dreamy beaches and some of the best wildlife-spotting opportunities you’ll find anywhere in Africa. Here’s what you’ll need to know before you visit. 1. Senegal is the country of hospitality One of the most common questions we hear is if Senegal is safe for travellers – yes, Senegal is safe but like any other destinations, petty crime does happen in large crowds. Keep a lookout for pickpockets and bag snatchers. Once you get to know the locals, you may soon begin to understand the concept of teranga. This is one of those terms that defies strict translation, but Senegalese chef and author Pierre Thiam has described it as “the way you treat the guest.” “You have to offer him what you have,” he adds. “You have to invite him to sit around your bowl.” This philosophy of sharing, giving and inclusion extends to strangers as well. Expect to be greeted with a chorus of saleem aleekum (‘peace be upon you’) as you walk down the street – and be...