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Senegal

Senegal is a country in Western Africa, covering about 196,722 kmยฒ (75,954 sq mi). Its capital is Dakar. It shares a land border with the Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania.

Capital
Dakar
Continent
Africa
Region
Western Africa
Area
196,722 kmยฒ
Language
French
Currency
West African CFA franc
Calling code
+221
Internet domain
.sn
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Does Senegal count as a country?

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