Total Area196,722 km²Sovereign land & inland waters
Capital CityDakarAdministrative seat
Continental RegionAfricaWestern Africa
GPS Coordinates14.50°, -14.45°Geometric centroid
🏔️ Physical Terrain & Landscape Systems
Westernmost country of mainland Africa, consisting of rolling Sahelian sandy plains that meet the Atlantic Ocean.
Climate ClassificationTropical with a well-defined dry season and hot monsoonal rains
Notable Natural LandmarkGorée Island & African Renaissance Monument
Geographic Fact
Did You Know?
Lake Retba (Lac Rose) north of Dakar is famous for its striking pink color caused by Dunaliella salina algae.
🏙️ Major Geographic & Metropolitan Hubs
Primary demographic, industrial, and administrative centers distributed across Senegal.
Capital City
SenegalDakar
Metropolitan Hub
SenegalTouba
Metropolitan Hub
SenegalThiès
Metropolitan Hub
SenegalRufisque
Metropolitan Hub
SenegalKaolack
🌐 Regional Boundaries & Neighbors in Africa
Bordering sovereign states and maritime partners sharing geographic borders with Senegal.
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