Also known as Republic of Senegal
stato dell'Africa occidentale
Senegal is the westernmost country in West Africa, located on the Atlantic coast and bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau, while nearly surrounding the smaller nation of Gambia. Its capital and largest city is Dakar, and its position on the Atlantic makes it a significant point of contact between West Africa and the wider world.
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thumb|375px|A map showing the visa requirements of Senegal, with countries in green having visa-free access
thumb|Getting around in the rainy season can be challenging Taxi, taxi-brousse, taxi-clando, car-charette, and transport commun (cars rapides) Buslines in Dakar and around Dakar are maintained by SOTRAC (Société des Transports en commun de Cap Vert), now managed by a private company and called Dakar Demm Dikk. Car hire is available in Dakar (city and airport) and sometimes in MBour and Saly Portudal.
The main method of travel around the country is by sept places (from the French for "seven seats," literally questionable station wagons in which they will pack seven people so that you are basically sitting on the next person's lap throughout the journey). You can also come with a group and rent out an entire sept place, but this will be expensive. If you are obviously a tourist, they will try to rip you off, so make sure to set a price before you agree to a driver. If you want to travel more comfortably, buy 2 seats. There are set prices to often-travelled locations. The price per seat from Dakar to Ziguinchor, for example, is CFA9,500. Note that you also will have to negotiate a fee for luggage (CFA 500-1,000 per piece seems to be the going rate).
Little ride hailing app works in Senegal.
Keep in mind that if you wish to drive your own car, there are few street signs (mostly speed limits) and almost all of them are disregarded. Many streets are considered one way, but are never marked as such, and there are almost no stop signs. Heavy traffic areas such as Dakar are best l…
With arid desert and lush rainforests, Senegal boasts a stunning array of sights, sounds and flavours.
Lac Rose owes its name to its pink colouring for swimming and is also the terminus of the Dakar rally. Parc National du Niokolo-Noba is one of Senegal's major national parks and an international biosphere reserve.
thumb|Ceebu jen Be careful with food prepared by the road, as it could be cooked in unsanitary conditions. Western-style meals are available and can be found at restaurants in various parts of Dakar, Thies, Saint Louis and other towns and near the big hotels in the Petite Côte and in some other tourist regions of the country.
Il Senegal (AFI: /seneˈɡal/ o /ˈsɛneɡal/), ufficialmente Repubblica del Senegal (in francese République du Sénégal, ʁepyblik dy seneɡal, in wolof Réewum Senegaal) è uno Stato dell'Africa occidentale, con capitale Dakar. Il territorio si estende per circa 200000 km² nell'estrema parte occidentale dell'Africa sudanese, sulla sinistra idrografica del fiume omonimo e sui bacini idrografici di alcuni fiumi minori; ad ovest si affaccia sull'oceano Atlantico. Il territorio si estende nel cosiddetto Sahel, la zona di transizione fra le regioni aride sahariane e quelle umide dell'Africa guineana. Il clima è tropicale, con una lunga stagione secca invernale e una stagione umida estiva la cui lunghezza aumenta procedendo da nord (circa 3 mesi) verso sud (6-7 mesi); il manto vegetale prevalente nel paese è quindi quello della savana, in alcune aree alterata a causa della presenza umana. Circonda quasi interamente lo Stato anglofono del Gambia, che si estende lungo l'omonimo fiume. Secondo una stima del 2018 la popolazione del Senegal ammontava a 15,8 milioni di abitanti, la densità di popolazione è di circa 64 abitanti/km². La popolazione si addensa dove sono migliori le condizioni ambientali, lungo la fascia costiera e nell'immediato entroterra; l'interno, in buona parte arido o semi-arido, vede un popolamento più rado, addensamenti sono solo lungo il corso dei fiumi, dove maggiori sono le disponibilità idriche. La maggiore città del paese è la capitale Dakar, che conta circa 2,6 milioni di abitanti e contiene buona parte della popolazione urbana del paese, infatti gli altri centri urbani di rilievo nazionale hanno dimensioni demografiche minori (100 000-200 000 abitanti). La popolazione senegalese è costituita da diversi gruppi etnici, predominante quello dei wolof, che costituisce circa il 43% della popolazione. La lingua costituisce una sorta di lingua franca nazionale insieme al francese. Il popolamento del territorio senegalese è antico, con tracce risalenti al Paleolitico; in epoche successive, il Senegal vide l'incontro di popolazioni negroidi provenienti da sud-est o da est con popolazioni caucasoidi provenienti dalle regioni nordafricane. Islamizzato a partire dall'XI secolo, il territorio senegalese venne interessato dal prolungato dominio coloniale europeo (francese, olandese, inglese e portoghese), iniziato nel XV secolo e accentuatosi nel XIX quando cominciò ad interessare anche le zone interne del Paese. La Repubblica del Senegal si rese indipendente dalla Francia nel 1960, dapprima in unione con il Mali, successivamente come Stato indipendente. Dal punto di vista economico, il Senegal appare come una delle nazioni africane meno fragili, con un discreto livello di sviluppo del settore industriale (industria manifatturiera ed estrattiva) e dei servizi (nel Senegal hanno sede numerose istituzioni finanziarie africane). L'agricoltura, che occupa la maggior parte della popolazione attiva, è abbastanza diversificata ed efficiente anche se si osserva ancora un'eccessiva dipendenza dalla coltura dell'arachide, retaggio del passato coloniale. Dal punto di vista dell'ordinamento dello Stato, il Senegal è (dal 2019) una repubblica presidenziale; il capo dello Stato è Macky Sall, eletto nel 2012, e rieletto al primo turno nel 2019.
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If you want to try genuine Senegalese food, you can buy it at many restaurants; or alternatively, you can make it yourself with the food gathered fresh from the markets or supermarkets.
The official dish of Senegal is ceebu jen (or thebou diene), which is rice and fish. It comes in two varieties (red and white, named after the respective sauces). The Senegalese love ceebu jen and will often ask if you've ever tried it, and it is definitely part of the experience. Even better if you get the chance to eat with your hands around the bowl with a Senegalese family. Keep your eyes out for the delicious, but elusive ceebu jen "diagga", which is served with extra sauce and fish balls.
Other common dishes are maafe, which is a rich, oily peanut-based sauce with meat that is served over white rice. Yassa is a delicious onion sauce that is often served over rice and chicken, yassa poulet or with deep fried fish yassa jen.
If you intend to explore the arid area of Senegal (Saint-Louis & Ferlo), you need to drink several litres of water a day. Even in Dakar, dehydration is possible during warmer months if you do not drink sufficient water.
Although highly exaggerated, there is still fighting going on in the Casamance region of Senegal.
The "struggle" goes on between the government and the Mouvement des forces démocratiques de la Casamance (MFDC). It would be wise to avoid travel to this area. If this is not possible, at least first check with the embassy for the latest situation. To find out how much the situation has improved look at this IRIN News report:
In Dakar, take care when walking the streets: petty theft and scams are abundant. You will be approached by aggressive street vendors who will follow you for several blocks. If refused, often accusations of 'racism" will be leveled at white non-local non-buyers. Also, pickpockets use the following two-person tactic: one (the distraction) will grab one of your legs while the other (the thief) goes into your pocket. If someone grabs your clothing, beware the person on the other side more. Wear trousers/shorts with secure (buttons or snaps) pockets and leave your shirt untucked to cover the pockets.
Be cautious of people claiming to have met you before or offering to guide you. Often, you will be led to a remote location and robbed. Women need to be particularly alert as they are frequently targeted at beaches or markets.
Finally, there have been instances of street stall vendors grabbing cash out of non-local shoppers' hands and quickly stuffing the money into their own pocket. After the money is in their pocket, they claim it is theirs and the victim is …
Get necessary vaccines before arrival. Officially, certification of yellow fever vaccine is required upon arrival if coming from a country in a yellow fever zone, but it is not commonly checked.
Take anti-malarials.
Avoid tap water and all dishes prepared with it. Bottled water, such as Kirene which is most common and bottled in Senegal, is widely available and inexpensive.
To prevent serious effects of dehydration, it is wise to carry around packets of rehydration salts to mix with water, should you become dehydrated. These are widely available at pharmacies and are inexpensive. Alternatively, a proper mix of table salt and sugar can replace these.
Emergency numbers and contact details for health services:
Ambulance (SAMU): 15 15 SOS Médecins: +221 33 889 15 15 15 Hôpital Principal (Dakar): +221 33 839 50 50 (poste 5555) Clinique de la Madeleine (Dakar): +221 33 889 94 70 Clinique de l'Océan (Dakar): +221 33 825 69 37
The Senegalese in general are very friendly and hospitable.
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