Senegal

Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast, and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal also surrounds Gambia, a country that occupies a narrow strip of land along the banks of the Gambia River, separating Senegal's southern region of Casamance from the rest of the country. Senegal also has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. Senegal's capital is Dakar, located on the Cape Verde Peninsula on the country's Atlantic coast. Senegalese culture is known for its rich oral tradition, kept alive by griots, who are storytellers, poets, and musicians. Music and dance are integral parts of Senegalese culture, with Sabar drumming and Mbalax as popular musical genres. Senegal is also known for its cuisine, which includes dishes such as Thieboudienne (fish and rice), Yassa (a marinated chicken or fish dish), and Mafe (a peanut stew). Geographically, Senegal has a variety of landscapes, from the sandy beaches of the coast to the Sahel region in the north. The country has a generally hot and humid climate. Politically, Senegal is known for its stable democracy and has a history of peaceful transitions of power. It is often cited as a model of democracy in Africa. Senegal faces several challenges, including environmental problems such as deforestation and soil erosion, and social issues such as access to education and health care. The country is also known for its role in regional peacekeeping and its contributions to African and international art and culture. Population numbers of Senegal from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 15.85 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 16.3 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 16.74 million inhabitants. Capital (Dakar): Population in 2020: About 1.15 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Dakar: ~1.15 million Touba: ~529,000 Thiès: ~320,000 Saint-Louis: ~176,000 Kaolack: ~233,000 Mbour: ~233,000 Ziguinchor: ~159,000 Diourbel: ~118,000 Louga: ~103,000 Richard Toll: ~100,000 Senegal is divided into 14 regions. Some regions include: Dakar, Diourbel, Fatick, Kaffrine. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $23.58 billion. 2019: About $24.13 billion. 2020: About $24.37 billion. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 6.7%. 2019: Approximately 6.0%. 2020: Approximately 6.0%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 0.5%. 2019: Approximately 1.0%. 2020: Around 2.0%.