Senegal: flag, capital and facts
Senegal is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Dakar. Population — 18,501,984. Area — 196,722 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Senegal
Green, yellow and red with a green star.
The capital of Senegal — Dakar
Dakar is the capital of Senegal. Dakar is famous for the 'Paris–Dakar' rally race.
Facts about Senegal
- Official name
- Republic of Senegal
- Capital
- Dakar
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 18,501,984
- Area
- 196,722 km²
- Currency
- XOF (Fr)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 14°, -14°
How to remember the name
The nameSenegal — bustling markets and traditional wrestling.
Did you know?
The legendary Paris–Dakar rally used to finish in Senegal's capital.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Senegal — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Western Africa
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