Senegal is a country on the west coast of Africa.

Some quick facts about Senegal include:

• The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
• Senegal won its independence from France in 1960. French is still the official language.
• More than 90% of the people in Senegal are of the Islam faith.
• Baaba Maal is a well-known musician from Senegal. Baaba Maal records primarily in Pulaar, a language spoken by people living on Senegal River, but some of his songs have English lyrics.

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Text by Rebecca Marks & Jenny M Buccos
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