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 !!