Senegal
Location: Western Africa, bordered by Mauritania on the North,
Mali on the East, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau on the South
Area: 75,750 square miles
Population: 7,900,000
Government: Republic
Largest city: Dakar (capital)
Languages: French, tribal languages
Ethnic groups: Wolof 36%, Serer 17%, Peulh 17%, Diola 9%,
Mandingo 9%
Religion: Muslim
Chief industries: Agriculture, fishing, mining, food processing
Chief crops: Peanuts, grains, sorghum
Minerals: Phosphates, iron ore
Leading exports: Peanuts, phosphates, canned fish
Leading imports: Foodstuffs, machinery, oil
Monetary unit: CFA franc