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Senegal quiz
Senegal shows up in 6 quizzes: the Africa map, one Explorer photo, outline, 2 trivia questions and flag. Dakar is the capital.
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7 questions about Senegal only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Senegal at a glance
| Capital | Dakar |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania |
| Population | 19 million (2024 estimate), 68th of 196 |
| Area | 196,722 km², 84th of 196 |
| People per km² | 96 |
| Land borders | Gambia (749 km), Mauritania (742 km), Mali (489 km), Guinea (363 km), Guinea-Bissau (341 km) |
| Coastline | 531 km |
| Highest point | unnamed elevation 2.8 km southeast of Nepen Diaka, 648 m |
| Official languages | French, Wolof, Balanta and Badyara |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Flag colours | green, yellow and red |
| Independence | 1960, from France |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +221 |
| Terrain | Generally low, rolling, plains rising to foothills in southeast |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, humid; rainy season (May to November) has strong southeast winds; dry season (December to April) dominated by hot, dry, harmattan wind |
| Where the name comes from | Named for the Senegal River that forms the northern border of the country; the river's name may derive from "Azenegue," the Portuguese name for the Berber Zenaga people who lived north of the river, or it could come from a local word meaning "navigable" |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Of 5 land neighbours, the Gambia shares the longest border with Senegal (749 km) and Guinea-Bissau the shortest (341 km); there are also 531 km of coast. By area Senegal is 84th of 196 countries, just behind Kyrgyzstan and ahead of Syria.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
1 in Explorer
A small island off Dakar remembered as a departure point of the Atlantic slave trade.
Photo: Fawaz.tairou / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
2| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which currency do Senegal, Mali and Ivory Coast share? | CFA franc |
| Which country is almost completely surrounded by Senegal? | Gambia |
Senegal, question by question
The flag round shows Mali, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea next to Senegal. Senegal's shape is shown beside Ghana, the Ivory Coast and Mali. Mali is on both lists.
Trivia asks: “Which currency do Senegal, Mali and Ivory Coast share?” The answer is CFA franc. It also asks: “Which country is almost completely surrounded by Senegal?” (Gambia). Explorer has one Senegal photo: Gorée.
Every Senegal question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
Which continent is Senegal in?
Senegal is in Africa.
What is the population of Senegal?
About 19 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Senegal?
Senegal borders the Gambia, Mauritania, Mali, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
What is the highest point in Senegal?
unnamed elevation 2.8 km southeast of Nepen Diaka, at 648 m.
What is the official language of Senegal?
There are 4: French, Wolof, Balanta and Badyara.