2. Senegal is a small country located in western Africa.We have
Mali in our east, Mauritania is in our north, the two Guine are in
the south. We have also Gambie enclaved in our country. In our
western country,there the Atlantic oceanIn my country, people speak
manylanguages like toucouleur,bambara, etc. But French is
ourofficial language while wolof isthe national 3. The areas of
SenegalSenegal has 12 millions of inhabitants in his 196,722
km2.There is 14 areas divided in departments of 3 apart from Dakar
and Kaolack 4. Dakar, the capital city has a superficy of 550 m2.
It is concidered to be the most populated area in my country with
its 2 millions inhabitantsDakar hosts the presidential palace and
many interesting buildingsIts position has made it the entry of
many goods from the remaining worldDakar is also a busy town with
its shops 5. There also other important areas in my
country:Saint-Louis was the formercapital city. It has
manylandmarks like theFaidherbe Bridge.Kaolack is known to be the
hottest area and a point of attraction of many people. In Kaolack,
people usually use motorbike as a taxiLouga is a cultural city and
most of its inhabitants use to emigrate 6. Goree islandGore is the
only island in my countryIt is an important landmark forhumanity
above all for blackrace.Gore was a port for the triangular trade.
Most of african slave have passed there before reaching AmericaIn
Gore, there are many builingswhich were created since theslavery
time: La maison desEsclaves. This was a roomwhere slaves were kept
beforethe trip. 7. ToubaTouba is an important city in SenegalIt is
the capital of Mouridism( afiary created by AhmadouBamba.)Once in
the year, the mourids all around the world make a pilgrimage at
Touba.The Touba mosque is a product of the work of many followers.
8. Agriculture in SenegalAgriculture is one of the mostimportant
sector in Senegal.The most important crop is groundnut.It is
cultivated in the center ofthe country in the GroundnutBasin.There
are crops like millet, maiz and other cereals. Vegetables and fruit
are very extended in the litoral 9. Fishing in SenegalFishing is an
important activityand is very helpful for thepopulationIt is
dominated by the Leboucommunity. They are thebest fishermen in
ourcountry and are experts ofthe sea.Fishing is above all practised
inthe Atlantic ocean and alsoin Senegal river.The most important
fish is the sardine 10. Farming in SenegalFarming is the main
ocupation of the Peul comunity. These nomadic people travel in the
whole country with their cattle during days..They usually breed
sheep, cows, goats in the Nothern SenegalIn southern Senegal,
therehorses, doneys and alsosome pigs.The capital is the main
producer of chickens 11. Other ocupationsIn Senegal, there are
otherwork sectors:The Laob who are the main craftsmen create a
variety of work of art: sculpturesThey make also potters and local
accessoriesThe tie-dye is monopolized by the Halpoular and the
Bambar 12. Senegalese food and drinksSenegalese main dish is
thiebou diene( rice and fish).There are also other plates like
maf.The bissap juice is very popular in my country.In Senegal, we
usually eat withthe whole family in thesame plate, that make
thefood more enjoyable. 13. Senegalese transportsSenegalese most
common mean of transport are the car rapide (fast car) and red
black taxisThe horse cart is also very popular above all in the
villagesIn areas like Kaolack, motorbike isvery usedIn the capital,
we have Dakar Dem Dikk (roundtrip bus) and the TatasThere is boat
called Coumba Castelle which is the only mean of transport that can
take you to Gore. 14. Games in SenegalIn Senegal, the most
importanttraditional sport is wrestlingor Lamb. It is a
fightbetween two men and losethe first who is down.There are also
other sports like football, handball.There is a show called false
lion. In fact, the false lions who are real men dress up as a
lion.The Kankouran is typically from Casamance 15. Senegalese
cultureThe sabaar is the main music instrument of Senegal.There are
also the Khalam, the balafon, the kora, the banjo and many
others.The most common music is mbalax 16. Sengalese landmarksThe
Renaissance monument is very important in my country: it represents
African rebirthIn the capital city, there are too others importants
places like the Porte du troisime millenaire.The Place de
lindpendance hosts most of the demonstrations in Senegal. 17. The
Palais de la Rpublique and most of the ministry are in the
Capital.The Place de loblisque hosts the independence ceremonies.In
Saint-Louis, we have theDjoudj parc. Its a placewhere you can find
anykind of birdIn Tambacounda is locatedthe park of
Niokolokobadedicated to animals:lions, giraffe, and so on 18. The
National theatre of Sorano is the point of meeting of many artists.
They have formed a lot of people.In 2011, The big national
thatrewas created by the formerpresident Wade.There are also many
important places in the other areas 19. Senegalese believesIn
Senegal, 95 percent of thepopulation are Muslim. Thechristians and
thetraditonal believespractioner form the 5percent.The muslims are
divided in fiaries : Mouridism, Tidjania, Khadria, so onThe
traditional believes practioners usually make sacrifices. 20.
Cohabitation in SenegalIn Senegal, we have a lot ofethnies,
religions andcommunities. But peoplelive in peaceSenegalese people
cohabit with tolerance and consideration.The feasts are time of
communion and sharing.Senegal is known to be Teranga land.
Senegalese people are hospitable and welcoming.
