Countries of the World: Senegal
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In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce Senegal.
Senegal is a country on the African continent with a Westerly coastline along the North Atlantic ocean, a population of just under 17.8 million people in 2022 and the following 5 countries across its borders:
You pronounce Senegal like this: SEN-EH-GAHL
Key information and contact details for Senegal
Official Language: French.
Secondary Language(s): Wolof.
Senegal dialling code: +221.
Senegal currency: West African CFA franc.
Senegal Capital City: Dakar.
Senegal International Airport: Dakar International Airport, MWCM+83R, Ndiass, Senegal. Phone Number: +221 33 939 69 00.
Emergency Services Phone Number: Police: 17. Ambulance: 18. Fire: 1515.
British Embassy: British Embassy Dakar, BP 6025 Dakar, Dakar, Senegal. Phone Number: +221 33 868 60 31.
American Embassy: U.S. Embassy in Senegal, Route des Almadies, Dakar, Senegal. Phone Number: +221 33-879-4000.
Latest Travel Advice (British Government): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal.