Senegal Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Senegal |
| Common Name | Senegal – /sɛn.ɪˈgɑl/ |
| Nationality | Senegalese (singular and plural) – noun, Senegalese – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1960 (from France) |
| Administrative Divisions | 14 regions |
| Major Languages | Wolof (national), Fulfulde, Serer, Bambara, French (official) |
| Total Population | 18.4 million (#67) with 49.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Dakar (capital city) |
| Electricity Access | 67.9% of total population |
| Internet Access | 58% of total population |
| Currency | Communaute Financiere Africaine Francs (XOF) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $59.0 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $3,500 (#191) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 196,722 sq km / 75,955 sq mi (#88) with 2.1% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Western Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania |
| Bordering Water Bodies | North Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “Pluck Your Koras, Strike the Balafons”