Capital: Dakar
Population
Total Population:
17,316,449
Natural Increase:
2.6%
Density:
88 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
49.1%
Population of main cities:
Dakar (2,646,500); Touba (753,400); Thies (317,800); Kaolack (233,700); Mbour (232,800); Rufisque (221,100); Saint-Louis (209,800); Ziguinchor (205,300)
Ethnic Origins:
There is no official national data on ethnic groups in Senegal. However, the country is home to many ethnic groups, the most recurrent being the Wolof, Fulani, Serer, Mandingo, Diola and Soninke. Minorities include some Europeans, Lebanese and Vietnamese.
Official Language:
French
Other Languages Spoken:
The Wolof for most people, but there is also the Diola, the Poulaar, the Malinké and the Mandingue. The Wolof is spoken and understood by most of the Senegalese. Dialects are numerous (at least 50, 15 of which are spoken by more than 15,000 people). It is to be noted that since many of the ethnic groups are essentially Muslims, the Wolofs and the Mandingues use the traditional Arab greetings.
Business Language(s):
French and Wolof
Religion:
The religions in Senegal are mainly Islam (94%), Christianity (5%) and animism (1%).
Literacy Rate:
39.3%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Dakar
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF)
Country Overview
Area:
196,710 km²
Type of State:
Republic state based on parliamentary democracy with presidential form of government.
Type of Economy:
Low-income economy, Developing Country.
Very few natural resources; fishing and tourism are the main sectors of activity.
HDI*:
0.466/1
HDI (World Rank):
170/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Senegal, dial 00
To call Senegal, dial +221
Internet Suffix:
.sn
Telephone Lines:
2.6 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
19.2 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
56.5% of the Population
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Senegal: Introduction
