Senegal

Geographical location :

Senegal (in English: Senegal) is officially known as the Republic of Senegal (in English: Republic of Senegal), and it is an African country located in the western part of the continent, and it is one of the most prominent countries on the continent. Senegal was named after the Senegal River, which borders the country to the north. The capital of Senegal is the city of Dakar, and it is very famous for the Dakar Motorcycle Rally, which has been held on its soil since 1977 AD. [1] The system of government in Senegal is a presidential republic, and Senegal has a strong economy that depends on the sectors of mining, agriculture, tourism, and fisheries. In 2016, the country’s gross domestic product reached $39.72 billion.

Tourism in Senegal

Senegal is characterized by a strong tourism sector, as it has large areas of forests, desert, coasts and other natural places. Therefore, Senegal has become a distinguished tourist destination for many tourists from all over the world. The following are the most famous tourist sites in the Republic of Senegal:

Climate in Senegal

Senegal has a tropical climate with pleasant heat throughout the year with well-defined dry and wet seasons that result from north-eastern winter winds and south-westerly summer winds. The dry season (December to April) is dominated by hot, dry and buoyant winds.[28] Annual rainfall in Dakar is about 600 mm (24 in) between June and October when average maximum temperatures are 30 °C (86.0 °F) and minimums are 24.2 °C (75.6 °F); December to February maximum temperature is 25.7°C (78.3°F) and minimum is 18°C (64.4°F)...

Inland temperatures are higher than along the coast (for example, average daily temperatures in Khaolak and Tambakunda for May are 30 °C (86.0 °F) and 32.7 °C (90.9 °F) respectively, compared to Dakar's 23.2 °C (73.8 degree F)),[38] Rainfall increases significantly to the south, exceeding 1,500 mm (59.1 in) annually in some areas.

the currency

West African franc

Capital

Dakar

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