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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81by Monnier, Jacques, professeur
Published 1974[Bambey?] : Centre national de recherches agronomiques de Bambey : Institut sénégalais de recherches agricoles, 1974.42 p.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”
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82Published 1974[Bambey] : Centre national de recherches agronomiques : Institut de recherches agronomiques tropicales et des cultures vivriéres, 1974.29 p.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”
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83Published 1959[Dakar?] : Mission socio-économique de la vallée du fleuve Sénégal, 1959.81 leaves ; 27 cm.“...Mission socio-économique de la vallée du fleuve Sénégal...”
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84Published 1958[Dakar? : Mission socio-économique du fleuve Sénégal, 1958?]61 leaves.“...Mission socio-économique de la vallée du fleuve Sénégal...”
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85Published 1967[Dakar?] : La Direction, 1967.90 p.“...Senegal. Direction de l'animation et de l'expansion...”
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86by Richard, Jean François
Published 1974[Bambey?] : Centre national de recherches agronomiques de Bambey : Institut de recherches agronomiques tropicales et des cultures vivrières, 1974.14, 7 p.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”
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87by Senghor, Adrien
Published 1974Dakar : République du Sénégal, Ministère du développement rural et de l'hydraulique, 1974.116, 28 p.“...Senegal. Ministère du développement rural et de l'hydraulique...”
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88by Yaciuk, G.
Published 1977[Bambey] : Centre national de recherches agronomiques de Bambey : Institut sénégalais de recherches agronomiques, 1977.96, 19 p. : maps.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”
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89Published 1959[Dakar?] : Mission socio-économique du fleuve Sénégal, [1959?]61 leaves ; 27 cm.“...Mission socio-économique de la vallée du fleuve Sénégal...”
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90by Fromaget, E.
Published 1908Bordeaux : G. Gounouilhou, 1908.125 p. : col. plates (including col. maps, col. diagrams), tables ; 25 cm.“...Senegal. Direction générale des travaux publics...”
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91by Yaciuk, G.
Published 1977[Bambey?] : Centre national de recherches agronomiques : Institut sénégalais de recherches agricoles, 1977.89 p. in various pagings.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”
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92by Plessard, F.
Published 1974Bambey : Centre national de la recherche agronomique de Bambey : Institut de recherches agronomiques tropicales et des cultures vivrières, 1974.15 p. : ill.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”
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93by Albenque, D.
Published 1974[Bambey] : Centre national de la recherche agronomique de Bambey : Institut de recherches agronomiques tropicales et des cultures vivrières, 1974.44 p.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”
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94Published 1970[Conakry] : Impr. nationale Patrice Lumumba, 1970.56 p. ; 24 cm.“...Organisation des Etats riverains du Sénégal. Conférence au sommet...”
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95Published 1959[Dakar?] : Mission socio-économique du fleuve Sénégal (MISOES), 1959.2 v. (130 leaves) ; 27 cm.“...Mission socio-économique de la vallée du fleuve Sénégal...”
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96Published 1959[Dakar?] : Mission socio-économique du fleuve Sénégal (MISOES), 1959.2 v. (130 leaves) ; 27 cm.“...Mission socio-économique de la vallée du fleuve Sénégal...”
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97Published 1959[Paris] : Mission socio-économique du fleuve Sénégal, [1959]29 leaves ; 27 cm.“...Mission socio-économique de la vallée du fleuve Sénégal...”
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98by Yaciuk, G.
Published 1977Bambey : Centre nationale de recherches agronomiques de Bambey : Institut sénégalais de recherches agricoles, 1977.83, 56 p.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”
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99by Ramond, Claude
Published 1974Bambey : Centre national de la recherche agronomique de Bambey : Institut de recherches agronomiques tropicales et des cultures vivrières, 1974.28 p.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”
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100by Ramond, Claude
Published 1974Bambey : Centre national de la recherche agronomique de Bambey : Institut des recherches agronomiques tropicales et des cultures vivrières, 1974.74 p.“...Senegal. Délégation générale à la recherche scientifique et technique...”