• Senegal is the westernmost country in mainland West Africa, located along the Atlantic Ocean.
• It borders Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Gambia, and has a maritime border with Cape Verde.
• The capital city is Dakar, and the area covers almost 197,000 square kilometers with a population of around 18 million.

• Senegal is a semi-presidential republic and has been stable since gaining independence in 1960.
• Ranked 68th globally and 10th in Africa in electoral democracy as of 2024.

• French is the official language, while Wolof is the most widely spoken.
• Other languages include Arabic and Pulaar; predominantly a Muslim country with diverse ethnic groups.

• Classified as a heavily indebted poor country with a low Human Development Index ranking.
• Key sectors include agriculture, mining, tourism, and services.

Lst of newspapers published in Senegal.