Scenic view of colorful colonial buildings and boats on Goree Island, Senegal.

Peaceful coastline scene with moored boats and distant colorful buildings under a clear sky.

Lively beach scene with people enjoying the coastline near historic buildings.

Sunny day on a tropical beach with palm trees, sandy coast, and rocky shoreline.

A vibrant street scene featuring an Islamic mosque with distinct architecture under a clear blue sky.

Senegal

Africa · Western Africa

High PeaceAffordable Cost of Living

Low Development

Population18.5M68th

GDP / Capita$2KLower-mid

PPP / Capita$5KVery Low

Gender Inequality0.505High

Life Expectancy69 yrsLow

One of West Africa's most stable democracies — Dakar is vibrant, growing oil sector.

At a Glance

ModerateSafety

AffordableCost of Living

ModerateWater Access

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Senegal

Senegal is West Africa's great cultural and musical capital, a country where the city of Dakar crackles with creative energy, the ancient trade city of Saint-Louis carries a faded French colonial elegance, and the coast and river landscapes offer outstanding birdwatching and Atlantic beaches. The Wolof culture is renowned for its teranga, a word meaning hospitality that is taken as a national value. Those who engage with the music, the food, and the people will find it one of the most rewarding destinations in Africa.

One of Africa's most stable democracies — has never had a military coup.
Professional wrestling (Laamb) is the national sport, more popular than football.
Dakar was the finish line of the Paris-Dakar Rally for over 30 years.

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