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COUNTRY INFORMATION - SENEGAL

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Location Of Senegal
Senegal is bordered by Guinea Republic and Guinea-Bissau to the south, Mali to the east, Mauritania to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west and encloses the confederated state of The Gambia. In the northern part of the country, south of the Senegal Basin, lies the arid Fouta Ferlo, a hot dry Sahelian plain with little vegetation.

Airports
Dakar international airport is 10.5 miles north-west of the city and the travel time is around 25 minutes. Regular coach and bus services go to and from Dakar. Metered taxis are available.

Language
The official language is French. There are many local languages, the principal one being Wolof. Others include Peul, Sener and Diola.

Places To Go
South of Dakar there are shallow estuaries along the coastline, fringed by palm trees. Dakar, the capital, is a bustling modern city and major port with good restaurants and shops. There is an interesting boat ride to Gorée Island, a former slaving station. St.Louis, once Senegal’s capital, is another French fortified settlement from the days of slave trading. There are good beaches. A cruise lasting several days can be made up the Senegal River from here. There are six national parks and four reserves in Senegal, particularly rich in birdlife. The best time for viewing is usually winter. Niokolo Koba and Djoudi are especially recommended. Senegalese dishes include chicken au yassa (chicken with lemon, pimento and onions) and dem à la St Louis (stuffed mullet). Traditional Senegalese festivals are held throughout the year. Cinemas tend to show the latest French-language as well as local films.

Ministère de la Culture, du Tourisme et des Loisirs (Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Leisure)
BP 4049, 23 rue Calmette
Dakar
Senegal
Tel: 822 9226.
Fax: 822 9413.
E-mail: mtta@primature.sn
Website: www.primature.sn

Embassy of the Republic of Senegal
39 Marloes Road
London
W8 6LA
UK
Tel: (020) 7937 7237 or 7938 4048.
Fax: (020) 7938 2546.
Website: www.senegalembassy.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; 09:30-13:00 (visa applications).
Limited tourism services available.

British Embassy
20 rue du Docteur Guillet
BP 6025
Dakar
Senegal
Tel: 823 7392.
Fax: 823 2766.
E-mail: britemb@sentoo.sn

CIA World Factbook - Senegal
Senegal Tourism - The official site of the Senegal Tourism Office in North America.
Senegal Post - Senegal World News Providing Current Events from Dakar, Senegal.  

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