Senegal

Welcome to Senegal

Capital of Senegal: Dakar
Population of Senegal: 14.4 million - 24th in Africa
Size of Senegal: 196,723 km2 - 34th in Africa
Languages in Senegal: French (official); other commonly spoken languages include Wolof, Pulaar, Mandinka, Serer and Jola

Senegal boasts plenty of natural and cultural attractions to make it attractive to an international audience. The buzz surrounding the Senegalese music scene is justified, with mbalax dance music particularly popular and influential internationally. Street markets in the main towns, overlooked by the minarets of attractive old mosques, remain among top attractions in Senegal - they're ideal spots to get to know the local culture and eat and shop like a native. The wide river deltas rich in wildlife provide an alternative for visitors looking to escape city life and discover the country's natural charms.

Highlights

Whirl across the dancefloors of Dakar, home to some of Africa's best clubs
Buy a banger and enter the Plymouth-Dakar rally
Have dinner in one of the fabulous fish restaurants of the crumbling old colonial capital Saint-Louis
Visit the pink-tinted salinated lake, Lac Rose: West Africa’s Dead Sea
Find world-class birdwatching in an oasis of cool, watery calm at Park National des Oiseaux du Djoudj

Best result: 18th place

Participations

Finals

Top 10 results

Highest score

Top results

18
Ismaël Lô
L'amour a tous les droits

26
Whitney Houston feat. Akon
Like I never left

00
Wasis Diop feat. Beth Hirsch
Everything is never quite enough

00
Abdou Guité Seck
Dou leebi neen

The entries

79. Whitney Houston feat. Akon / Like I never left / 26th / 66 points
80. Wasis Diop feat. Beth Hirsch / Everything is never quite enough / DNQ
81. Ismaël Lô / L'amour a tous les droits / 18th / 66 points
82. Abdou Guité Seck / Dou leebi neen / DNQ

Ismaël Lô / 18th place

Akon / 26th place

Wasis Diop / DNQ

Abdou Guité Seck / DNQ

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