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 See more

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, … See more

Industry and trade
Three trans-African automobile routes pass through Senegal:
• Cairo-Dakar Highway (1)
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Senegal is well known for the West African tradition of storytelling, which is done by griots, who have kept West African history alive for thousands … See more

Early and pre-colonial eras
Archaeological findings throughout the area indicate that Senegal was inhabited in prehistoric times … See more

Senegal is located on the west of the African continent. It lies between latitudes 12° and 17°N, and longitudes 11° and 18°W See more

Senegal has a population of around 18 million, about 42 percent of whom live in rural areas. Density in these areas varies from about 77 inhabitants per square kilometre (200/sq … See more