GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Senegal
Senegal occupies the western Atlantic margin of the Sahel and wetter southern landscapes. Dakar lies on the Cap-Vert peninsula.
Fast Facts
- Dakar, on the Cap-Vert peninsula, is the westernmost city of mainland Africa.
- Fish, groundnuts and phosphates are traditional exports, and offshore oil production began in 2024.
Connected lessons
- SenegalCountry profile
Geographical connections
- MaliBorders
- GuineaBorders
- The GambiaBorders
- MauritaniaBorders
- Guinea-BissauBorders