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Senegal

Republic of Senegal

CapitalDakar
RegionWestern Africa
CurrencyXOF
Official languagesFrench
Access to the seaYes
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Senegal

Country guides · General reference point, not an exact location.

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

Senegal River

Gambia River
Senegal · Region or area

Senegal River

In the Senegal River delta, Djoudj’s wetland brings together lakes, channels and floodplains where bird distributions shift with water levels and the season.

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Senegal

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Practical guides

Senegal’s Atlantic coast, Dakar and the CFA franc

A first reference for locating Senegal in West Africa and noting its capital, the listed language and currency.

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Nature

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary from Saint-Louis during migration

A visit to Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary is best planned around the migration calendar, water levels and the kind of observation you are seeking—not around a checklist of species.

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Map and notebook for planning a trip to Senegal. Practical guides

Senegal, Dakar and the CFA franc when preparing for your trip

A brief overview to place Senegal in West Africa and identify Dakar, French and the CFA franc before researching a specific itinerary.

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