Senegal
The capital of Senegal is Dakar. Senegal is in Africa.
- Capital
- Dakar
- Continent
- Africa
- Area
- 196,722 km²
- Population
- 16,876,720 (2021, Wikidata)
- Official languages
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Neighbours
- Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania
- Landlocked
- No
Quizzes for Africa
Regions of Senegal
Senegal has 14 first-level administrative divisions.
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | Dakar | 3,896,564 | 550 |
| Diourbel Region | Diourbel | 2,080,811 | 4,789 |
| Fatick | Fatick | 908,858 | 7,910 |
| Kaffrine | Kaffrine | 821,287 | 11,181 |
| Kaolack | Kaolack | 1,338,671 | 5,357 |
| Kedougou Region | Kédougou | 245,288 | 16,896 |
| Kolda | Kolda | 916,513 | 21,011 |
| Louga | Nguer Malal | 1,127,119 | 24,847 |
| Matam | Matam | 833,657 | 29,616 |
| Saint-Louis | Saint-Louis | 1,204,863 | 19,034 |
| Sédhiou | Sédhiou | 590,784 | 7,350 |
| Tambacounda Region | Tambacounda | 988,193 | 42,706 |
| Thiès Region | Thiès | 2,467,523 | 6,601 |
| Ziguinchor Region | Ziguinchor | 612,343 | 7,339 |
Quick answers
What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
Which continent is Senegal in?
Senegal is in Africa.
How big is Senegal?
Senegal covers 196,722 km². It is number 86 of 195 countries by area.
What is the population of Senegal?
Wikidata lists the population of Senegal as 16,876,720 (2021).
How many regions does Senegal have?
Senegal has 14 first-level administrative divisions, including Dakar, Diourbel Region, and Fatick.
Which countries border Senegal?
Senegal shares land borders with Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and Mauritania.