Senegal Population: 10,852,147 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Dakar [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Senegal
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.

The Senegalese Flag Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), yellow, and red with a small green five-pointed star centered in the yellow band; uses the popular pan-African colors of Ethiopia.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Senegal. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 2.52% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 54.94 yrs - Male     • 58.23 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 228,800 (2003) Televisions:     • 361,000 (1997) Radios:     • 1,240,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .sn Did you know ... People from Senegal are called Senegalese