Senegal: Senegal: fact file, images fact file, images
and some and some questionsquestions
Senegal fact file (1)Senegal fact file (1)1.Where is Senegal• in the west of Africa.
2.What are the bordering countries of Senegal?• the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the
north, Mali to the east, and Guinea and Guinea-Bissau to the south. Internally The Gambia.
3.How big is it? Compare it with two other African countries and with Spain.
• Senegal: 197,000 km²• Morroco :447,000 km² • Tunisia:165,000 km².• Spain:504,030 km²
Senegal fact file (2)Senegal fact file (2)4.What is its population?• Senegal has an estimated population of about
13.7 million.5.What is the climate like?• The local climate is tropical with well-defined dry
and humid seasons 6.What about its geography? Are there any high
mountains?• The northern border is formed by the Senegal
River, other rivers include the Gambia and Casamance Rivers.
• Senegal's highest point is 584 m.There are no high mountains
Senegal fact file (3)Senegal fact file (3)7. Can you name a tree which is associated with this
country?• The baobab is the most typical tree of Senegal and
one of the symbols of the country
8. When did Senegal become independent?• The country became independent on 20 June 1960.
9. What is/are the official languages?• French is the oficial language of Senegal but Wolof
is spoken by a big part of the population
10.What is the main religion?• 84% of the population are Muslim
11.What is Tiébou Dienn ?• Tiebou Dienn is the national dish of Senegal. It is
made with rice and vegetables.
Senegal fact file (4)Senegal fact file (4)12. What is a boubou?• The Boubou is a wide sleeved robe worn by men in much
of West Africa.• Where is Dakar? Dakar is the capital city of Senegal, it is
located on the Cape Verd Peninsula, on the country's Atlantic coast.
13. What can you find in the island of Gorée?• The museum of slavery.14. Who was Léopold Senghor?• Léopold Senghor was a Senegalese poet and politician, the
first president of Senegal (1960–1980). • 15. What’s the gross domestic product of Senegal? Compare it
with Spain.• Spain : 31955 (world data bank 2008)• .Senegal 1772 (world data bank 2008)16. Can you name a musical instrument from Senegal other than
the Kora you saw in in the video?• The n'tama, commonly known as an "armpit drum“
Senegal is an African country, but quite small compared with
others.Africa is huge, isn’t it?
FlagFlag
MapNotice the position of
Gambia
Baobab is the most typical tree of Senegal
and one of the symbols of the country that appears in many official flags and
emblems.
Notice the sizeof the little
boys
River
Village life, pirogue
Village: mud houses and thatched roofs
Léopold Senghor was a Senegalese poet and politician, the first president of Senegal (1960–
1980).
Minarete and Dakar view from Gorée
Dakar
View from a local bus
Public transport
Street view of Dakar
Street markets
Street markets
Senegalese women carrying water and selling
fish
Women working
Woman with turban and local crafts in the background
Making a living
Selling fish
Boats
Goreé Island: The house of the slaves
Senegalese fabricscolourful patterns
Selling garments and fabrics
Boubous
Old people are highly respected
Preparing food
Notice how women carry their children
Tiébou Dienn: Basically, it is a fish stew mixed with squash, sweet potatoes, okra,
tamarind, and different kinds of peppers. People eat this on rice, which has been cooked in fish
broth.
Is eaten in communal plates using your right hand
Some on line resources • Beautiful pictures of Senegal• https://www.voyagevirtuel.info/senegal/Seneg060.php • This site has information about other African countries, but the part
about Senegal is interesting and easy to understand:• http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/africa/exhibit/facts/
index.html• Some short videos of Senegal. This site is in French:• http://www.colby.edu/lrc/projects/texte.html#introduction• Some interesting pictures about dances in Senegal:• http://www.senegalaisement.com/senegal/
photos_galerie_senegal.php?mcle=Senegal%20bassari• Good sites in English:• http://www.sakho.com/country.html• http://www.everyculture.com/wc/Rwanda-to-Syria/
Senegalese.html• An interesting site to find out about slavery and Senegal:• http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/art/3294.php
• WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEE YOU IN SENEGAL !!