Senegal, officially
known as the Republic of Senegal is a unitary presidential republic found in
West Africa. Dakar serves as Senegal's economic and political capital. Senegal
has a population of about 15 million people. Discover Senegal through this
lens.
1. Senegal
allegedly derives its name from the Wolof phrase "Sunuu Gaal", which
means "our boat".
2. Senegal is
home to seven World Heritage Sites: Saloum
Delta, Goree Island, Saint-Louis Island, Bassari
Country, Niokolo-Koba National Park, and Djoudj National Bird
Sanctuary.
3. Senegal
has a pink lake, Lac Rose, which derives its pinkish hue from the non-harmful
bacteria in the lake that produce a red pigment to absorb sunlight.
4. Dakar -
the Senegalese capital is home to Africa's tallest statue - the 49-meter
African Renaissance Monument.
5. Wrestling
is Senegal's most popular sport. Other popular sports in Senegal include football
and basketball.
6. Some
drivers in Senegal attach goat tails to their taxis for good luck.
7. Sunday is
spa day for sheep in Senegal. The sheep are led into the ocean to soak for
several minutes, then scrubbed on the shore with soap and brush. They are then
encouraged to have a swim before returning to their grazing.
8. Senegal
has a man-made shell island called Joal-Fadiouth. Seashell Island is built atop
millions of shells that accumulated over generations.
9. Senegal is
building a wall of trees, with the aim of holding back the encroaching Sahara
Desert. The Great Green Wall will stretch across the Sahel, from Senegal in the
West, to Djibouti in the East.
10. Senegal
is considered one of the safest countries in Africa.
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