- Capital City: Dakar
- General Information Official Language: Official: French; Secondary: Wolof, Pulaar, Serer, Mandinka
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Population (2024): 18.50 million
Political Overview
Government Type
Semi-presidential Republic
Key Leaders
- President: Macky Sall
- Prime Minister: Amadou Ba
Political Stability Index
-0.1
International Alliances
- AU, ECOWAS, UN, OIF
Economic Overview
GDP (Nominal)
$33.7 billion
GDP (PPP)
$74.8 billion
Key Industries
- Phosphate mining
- fishing
- agriculture (peanuts)
- tourism
Top 5 Importers/Exporters
Export: Spain (30% Fish), India (20% Phosphate), Switzerland (15% Gold), China (10% Peanuts), Mali (8% Cement). Import: France (20% Refined petroleum), India (18% Rice), China (15% Machinery), France (12% Wheat), Netherlands (8% Milk products).
Social Indicators
Human Development Index
0.517 – Rank:169 (2022)
Literacy Rate
58% – Male: 68.4%, Female: 45.4% (2022)
Life Expectancy
67.9 (2022)
Geopolitical Relevance
Strategic Location
The westernmost point of Africa, key for access to and from West Africa
Key Conflicts
Low-intensity conflict in Casamance due to separatist movements and occasional political unrest.
Border Issues
Long-standing conflict in the Casamance region affects its borders with The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau.
Military Strength
Advanced capabilities, supported by France and the US.
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