Geographical Location
Senegal is situated in West Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, and Guinea and Guinea-Bissau to the south.
The capital, Dakar, is positioned at the westernmost point of the country on the Cape Verde peninsula.
Form of government
Independent state, presidential republic.
Religion
A secular, Muslim-majority state where various faiths and religions coexist peacefully, with Muslims comprising 90% of the population.
Language
French is the official language of Senegal, with Wolof serving as the national language, alongside other local languages such as Serer, Peul, Mandinga, Soninke, and Diola.
Climate
Senegal experiences a tropical climate characterized by hot and humid conditions. The country has two distinct seasons: a dry season from November to May and a wet season from mid-June to mid-October.
Currency
The currency in Senegal is the CFA Franc, with a fixed exchange rate of 1 Euro = 655.957 CFA Francs.
Population
As of 2020, Senegal has an estimated population of 16,744,000.
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