Senegal

Senegal

Senegal is a country on Africa’s west coast with a rich French colonial heritage and many natural attractions.Senegal also bordersThe Gambia, a country occupying a narrow sliver of land along the banks of the Gambia river, which separates Senegal's southern region ofCasamancefrom the rest of the country. The country also shares a maritime border withCape Verde. Senegal's economic and political capital isDakar. It is the westernmost country in the mainland of theOld World, orAfro-Eurasia, and owes its name to theSenegal River, which borders it to the east and north. The name "Senegal" comes from theWolof"Sunuu Gaal," which means "Our Boat".

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