Senegal
Senegal,; }} officially the Republic of Senegal,}} is the westernmost country in West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal nearly surrounds The Gambia, a country occupying a narrow strip of land along the banks of the Gambia River, which separates Senegal's southern region of Casamance from the rest of the country. It also shares a maritime border with Cape Verde. The capital and largest city of Senegal is Dakar.Senegal is the westernmost country in the mainland of the Old World, or Afro-Eurasia. It owes its name to the Senegal River, which borders it to the north and east. The climate is typically Sahelian, with a rainy season. Senegal covers a land area of almost and has a population of around 18 million. The state is a presidential republic; since the country's foundation in 1960, it has been recognized as one of the most stable countries on the African continent. On the 2024 V-Dem Democracy Indices, Senegal is ranked 68th in electoral democracy worldwide and 10th in electoral democracy in Africa.
The state was formed as part of the independence of French West Africa from French colonial rule. Because of this history, French is the official language, but it is understood by only a small minority of the population. Over 30 languages are spoken in Senegal. Wolof is the most widely spoken, with 80% of the population speaking it as a first or second language, acting as Senegal's ''lingua franca'' alongside French. Arabic and Pulaar also remain popular among certain communities. Like other African nations, the country includes a wide mix of ethnic and linguistic communities, with the largest being the Wolof, Fula, and Serer people. Senegalese people are predominantly Muslim.
As a developing nation, Senegal is classified as a heavily indebted poor country, with a relatively low ranking on the Human Development Index (169th out of 193). Most of the population lives on the coast and works in agriculture or other food industries; other major industries include mining, tourism, and services. The historic lack of natural resources in Senegal has redirected efforts towards increasing literacy and educational attainment. Senegal is a member state of the African Union, the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Community of Sahel–Saharan States. Provided by Wikipedia
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61by Monnier, Jacques, professeur
Published 1972Bambey : Centre national de recherches agronomiques, 1972.[59] p. : ill.“...Senegal. Ministère du développement rural...”
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62Published 1972[Dakar] : Le Ministère, 1972.16 p., [4] leaves of plates : maps.“...Senegal. Ministère du développement rural...”
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63by Durovray, J.
Published 1972Bambey : Centre nationale de recherches agronomiques, 1972.11 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill.“...Senegal. Ministère du développement rural...”
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64Published 1972[Bambey] : C.N.R.A., 1972.10 p. : ill.“...Senegal. Ministère du développement rural...”
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65by Ramond, Claude
Published 1972Bambey : Centre national de recherches agronomiques, 1972.60 p.“...Senegal. Ministère du développement rural...”
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66by Ramond, Claude
Published 1972Bambey : Centre national de recherches agronomiques, 1972.62 p.“...Senegal. Ministère du développement rural...”
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67by Ramond, Claude
Published 1971Bambey : Centre nationale de recherches agronomiques of Bambey, 1971.14 p.“...Senegal. Ministère du développement rural...”
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68Published 1973Bambey : Centre national de recherches agronomiques, 1973.55 p. : ill., maps.“...Institut de recherches agronomiques tropicales et des cultures vivrières (Senegal)...”
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69by Monnier, Jacques, professeur
Published 1971Bambey : Centre national de recherches agronomiques, 1971.49 p. : map.“...Senegal. Ministère du développement rural...”
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70by Magne, C.
Published 1972Bambey : Centre nationale de la recherche agronomique, 1972.32, [6] p. : ill.“...Senegal. Ministère du développement rural...”
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71Published 1963Washington, D.C. : U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Technical Services, Joint Publications Research Service, [1963]1 online resource (86 pages)“...Senegal...”
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72by Porgès, Laurence
Published 1967Dakar : Ministère du plan et du développement, 1967, c1969.705 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.“...Senegal. Ministère du plan et du développement...”
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73Published 1976[s.l.] : La Direction, 1976.234 p.“...Senegal. Direction générale de la production agricole...”
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74Published 1974[s.l.] : La Direction, [1974?]125 p.“...Senegal. Direction de l'aide au développement...”
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75Published 1973[Dakar] : République du Sénégal, Ministère du développement rural : O.N.C.A.D., 1973.44 p.“...Senegal. Centre de documentation sur l'arachide...”
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76Published 1975[Dakar?] : La Direction, 1975.120, 116 p.“...Senegal. Direction de la santé et des animales...”
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77Published 1976Dakar : The Service, [1976?]8 p.“...Senegal. National Laboratory of Livestock and Veterinary Research. Parasitology Service...”
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78Published 2008Dakar : [Chicago, Ill.] : Direction des Archives du Sénégal, Service informatique et des appuis techniques, Division de la Conservation preventive, de la micrographie e de l'audiovisuel, Atelier de micrographie, reprographie et audiovisuel ; [Microfilmed for Cooperative Africana Microfilming Project] The Center for Research Libraries [by] OCLC Preservation Service Center, Bethlehem, Pa., 2008.22 microfilm reels : ill. ; 35 mm.“...Archives du Sénégal...”
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79Published 1978Dakar, Senegal : [s.n.], [1978?]9 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.“...Archives nationales (Senegal)...”
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80by Ramond, Claude
Published 1974[Bambey] : I.R.A.T., 1974.80 p.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”