What is the capital of Senegal?

The capital of Senegal is Dakar.

What continent is Senegal in?

Senegal is in Africa, specifically the Western Africa subregion.

What is the population of Senegal?

Senegal has a population of roughly 15,854,360 people, across a land area of 196,722 km².

What language is spoken in Senegal?

The main language of Senegal is French.

Which countries border Senegal?

Senegal shares a land border with 5 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania.

Senegal

Republic of Senegal

Senegal is a country in Western Africa, Africa. Its capital is Dakar, home to roughly 15,854,360 people across 196,722 km² of land.

Where is Senegal?

Senegal is in Western Africa, Africa, bordering Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Dakar
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Western Africa
Population: 15,854,360
Land area: 196,722 km²
ISO codes: SN / SEN
Languages: French
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Calling code: +221
Internet domain: .sn

How Senegal compares

Senegal ranks 70th of 194 countries on this site by population and 86th by land area — roughly 0.2% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 23rd of 54 by population and 34th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Senegal: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Senegal flag breaks down as 36.9% green, 33.4% red and 29.7% yellow.

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Did you know?

Lac Rose (Lake Retba) turns pink from salt-loving microorganisms in the dry season.
Gorée Island was a major slave trade outpost and is now a memorial and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Teranga — Wolof for hospitality — is a core value of Senegalese social life.
Dakar's mbalax music, pioneered by Youssou N'Dour, blends Wolof traditions with modern pop.
The African Renaissance Monument overlooking Dakar is one of the tallest statues in the world.

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Senegal: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Senegal?: The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
What continent is Senegal in?: Senegal is in Africa, specifically the Western Africa subregion.
What is the population of Senegal?: Senegal has a population of roughly 15,854,360 people, across a land area of 196,722 km².
What language is spoken in Senegal?: The main language of Senegal is French.
Which countries border Senegal?: Senegal shares a land border with 5 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania.

Practice with geography games

Studying Senegal is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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