Senegal: flag, capital and key facts
Senegal is a country in Africa whose capital is Dakar. It covers 196,722 km², making it the 86th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 16,743,927, 69th in the world. It shares a land border with 5 countries. Official currency: West African CFA franc (XOF).
Key facts about Senegal
| Capital | Dakar |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 16,743,927 (rank 69) |
| Land area | 196,722 km² (rank 86) |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| GDP per capita | 1,800 USD |
| Main languages | French, Wolof |
| ISO 3166-1 code | SN |
Which countries border Senegal?
Senegal shares a land border with 5 countries:
- the Gambia — capital Banjul
- Guinea — capital Conakry
- Guinea-Bissau — capital Bissau
- Mali — capital Bamako
- Mauritania — capital Nouakchott
Play with Senegal on Flagdle
Senegal is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Dakar” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.