Advertise here One World - Nations Online the countries of the world Home Continents Africa Senegal A virtual travel guide to Senegal, this page is about many aspects of this east African countryl. Search and locate official web sites from the Senegal, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: Senegal's culture, history and geography. Get key information on Senegal's economy, education, environment, population, and government. You will have access to news from Senegal and you may visit Senegalese cities. Find maps and other tourism information for sightseeing and travel in Senegal. Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Baobab trees, one of the symbols of Senegal Official Sites Map News Culture ... Additional Links Senegal Country Profile Flag of Senegal Background: Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace talks, a southern separatist group sporadically has clashed with government forces since 1982. Senegal has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau Mali ... Mauritania related countries: France Official Name: conventional long form: Republic of Senegal conventional short form: Senegal local short form: Senegal ISO Country Code sn Actual Time: Sun-Sept-25 22:48 | |
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