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🇸🇳 Senegal

Senegal is a country in Western Africa. Its capital is Dakar, it has a population of about 19 million, it spans 196,722 km², and it uses the West African CFA franc (XOF).

Capital

Dakar

Population

18,931,966

Area

196,722 km²

Currency

West African CFA franc (XOF)

Region

Western Africa

Continent

Africa

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What are the top cities to visit in Senegal?

Dakar Pikine Touba Guédiawaye Thiès Kaolack Rufisque Mbour Saint-Louis Thiès Nones Rufisque est Ziguinchor Diourbel Tambacounda

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