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Friday, April 23, 2010
Senegal
Officially known as the République du Sénégal in French and Republic of Senegal in English, SENEGAL is a predominantly French-speaking country located in West Africa. There are 5 bordering countries: Gambia (surrounded by Senegal on three sides), Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and Mauritania. The capital is Dakar, a city with over a million residents. Other cities and communities include Diourbel, Kaolack, Kédougou, Kolda, Linguère, Louga, Ndioum, Pikine, Saint-Louis, Tambacounda, Thiès, and Ziguinchor. Senegal's currency is the West African Franc, and its ISO 4217 currency code is XOF.
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