Senegal Latest News
Recently, Senegal’s President, Bassirou Faye, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
About Senegal
- Location: It is a West African country.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by four countries; Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau to the north, east, southeast, and southwest, respectively.
- Maritime Border: The country is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
- Capital City: Dakar
Geographical Features of Senegal
- It is a flat country that lies in the depression known as the Senegal-Mauritanian Basin.
- Major Geographical regions: Cap-Vert Peninsula (It is the Western most point of Africa), Sahelian Zone (Baunez Ridge (648 m) located in this region), Sudanian Zone and Casamance Region.
- Climate: It has a tropical and dry climate.
- Rivers: Senegal River (forms the northern border with Mauritania), River Gambia River, Saloum Delta.
- Natural Resources: Senegal is rich in critical minerals, including titanium, zirconium, gold, and phosphate.
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Last updated on July, 2026
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