TravelCompass Logo TravelCompass Title


Senegal



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Senegal
Population: 13,567,338
Area: 196,190 km2
Capital City: Dakar
Major Religion: Islam
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT
Current time: 03:48am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 221
Region: Africa
Language: French
Useful Travel Phrases in: French

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.senegal-tourism.com
Electricity: 230V
Electrical Socket:

Type C

Type D

Type E

Type K


Travel Cost: $$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
  • Stone Circles of Senegambia
  • Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)