Senegal
Republic of Senegal
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Capital
Dakar
Population
19 million (2025)
Region
Western Africa
Area
197 thousand km²
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Senegal at a glance
Senegal is in Western Africa. It borders Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania. Its capital is Dakar. About 19 million people live there (2025), the 69th largest population of the 197 countries, and it covers 197 thousand km², the 86th largest by area.
Flag tip: Mali has the same colours but no star. Senegal has a green star in the middle.