Live Data
Capital
Dakar
Population
18.5 million (2024 est.)
Area
196,722 km²
Languages
French, Wolof, Pulaar, Serer, Mandinka
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone
Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
Regions
Dakar Peninsula
Dakar Peninsula anchors one of Senegal's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture. Dakar is the national reference point for government, services, and onward travel.
Petite Cote and Sine-Saloum
Petite Cote and Sine-Saloum anchors one of Senegal's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Saint-Louis and Senegal River
Saint-Louis and Senegal River anchors one of Senegal's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Casamance South
Casamance South anchors one of Senegal's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
🏗️Infrastructure
Senegal's infrastructure is shaped by its geography, main trade corridors, ports, airports, border crossings, and energy systems. The Pulse map can help orient major cities and transport relationships, but official transport and utility sources should be checked for current operations.
🏥Healthcare
Urban healthcare access is strongest in the capital and major regional centers, while rural care can be limited. Visitors should carry comprehensive travel health insurance, confirm routine vaccinations, and consult the WHO country health profiles and WHO Regional Office for Africa resource before departure.
🚌Transportation
International access centers on Dakar and other major gateways, with onward travel by road, air, rail, river, or ferry depending on region. Confirm schedules directly with operators and avoid assuming rural route reliability.