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SENEGAL

WHERE IS SENEGAL? Senegal is a country from West Africa it is near the

WHERE IS SENEGAL? Senegal is a country from West Africa it is near the Alantic Ocean Dakar (da-kar) is Senegals Captial city.

SENEGALS ETHNIC GROUPS � 43. 3% Wolof � 23. 8% Fula � 14. 7%

SENEGALS ETHNIC GROUPS � 43. 3% Wolof � 23. 8% Fula � 14. 7% Serer � 3. 7% Jola � 3. 0% Mandinka � 1. 1% Soninke � European/Lebanese 1. 0%

ECONOMY Industry: Agricultural and fish processing, phosphate, mining, fertillier , production, petroleum refining

ECONOMY Industry: Agricultural and fish processing, phosphate, mining, fertillier , production, petroleum refining

DAKAR Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port

DAKAR Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Its traditional Médina quarter is home to the Grande Mosquée, marked by a towering minaret. The Musée Théodore Monod displays cultural artifacts including clothing, drums, carvings and tools. The city’s vibrant nightlife is inspired by the local mbalax music.

SENEGAL INPENDENCE DAY � SENEGALS INPENDENCE IS ON APRIL 4 th � Its first

SENEGAL INPENDENCE DAY � SENEGALS INPENDENCE IS ON APRIL 4 th � Its first inpendence day was on April 4 th 1960 � Every indepdence day the cut the cake with people a few other people

DESTINATIONS � Saint-Louis, or Ndar as it is called in Wolof, is the capital

DESTINATIONS � Saint-Louis, or Ndar as it is called in Wolof, is the capital of Senegal's Saint-Louis Region. Located in the northwest of Senegal, near the mouth of the Senegal River, and 320 km north

THE MARCH � Every indepedence they � Have a march to remember � Their

THE MARCH � Every indepedence they � Have a march to remember � Their freedom. � 1756 -63 - Seven Years' War: Britain takes over French posts in Senegal, forms colony of Senegambia.

FOOD � Couscous and millet also form the basis of many dishes, with protein

FOOD � Couscous and millet also form the basis of many dishes, with protein provided by meat, peanuts or fish. The favourite national dish is thiéboudienne, chunks of fish stuffed with herbs, served on a bed of rice and vegetables. Another popular meal is yassa poulet, grilled chicken marinated in an onion and lemon sauce.

WEDDINGS � There are christians in senegal and muslim so they might wear different

WEDDINGS � There are christians in senegal and muslim so they might wear different things like this christian woman

RELIGIONS � In Senegal there arent many religions � They just have two religions

RELIGIONS � In Senegal there arent many religions � They just have two religions Islam and Christianty

HISTORY OF SENEGAL. � The Casamance Conflict is a low-level civil war that has

HISTORY OF SENEGAL. � The Casamance Conflict is a low-level civil war that has been waged between the Government of Senegal and the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) since 1982. On May 1, 2014 the leader of the MDFC sued for peace and declared a unilateral cease-fire. � The MFDC has called for the independence of the Casamance region, whose population is religiously and ethnically distinct from the rest of Senegal. [9] The bloodiest years of the conflict were during the 1992– 2001 period and resulted in over a thousand battle related

SPORTS � Senegal has the same sports as us like basketball, football+ And many

SPORTS � Senegal has the same sports as us like basketball, football+ And many more The country has national men's and women's football and basketball teams that rank among the best in Africa. Traditional African wrestling is also extremely popular throughout the country, and Senegalese wrestlers are among the best-known national sports figures.

DRINKS � Café Touba (the national drink of home- roasted coffee mixed with fresh

DRINKS � Café Touba (the national drink of home- roasted coffee mixed with fresh cloves). Bissap or bouye juices (fresh juice made from the fruit found on the hibiscus plant and baobab trees, respectively).

BIGGEST STATUE � On one of the twin hills in the Mamelles district of

BIGGEST STATUE � On one of the twin hills in the Mamelles district of Dakar, Senegal, stands a mighty— and mightily confusing—monument. At 160 feet tall, the bronze African Renaissance Monument is over one-and-a-half times the height of the Statue of Liberty.

NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES � Mauritania , The Gambia, Mail, Guinea Bissau.

NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES � Mauritania , The Gambia, Mail, Guinea Bissau.

PRESIDENT, AND PRIME MINISTER � Macky Sall Mohammed Dione Born: December 11, 1961 (age

PRESIDENT, AND PRIME MINISTER � Macky Sall Mohammed Dione Born: December 11, 1961 (age 54), Fatick, Senegal Spouse: Marieme Faye Sall (m. 1992) Presidential term: April 2, 2012 – Siblings: Aliou Sall Education: Cheikh Anta Diop University, IFP School Parents: Coumba Thimbo, Amadou Born: September 22, 1959 (age 56), Gossas, Senegal Party: Independent politician Office: Prime Minister of Senegal since 2014 Education: Pierre Mendès-France University, Conservatoire national des arts et métiers

ABOUT THE FLAG (INFO) � The flag of Senegal (French: le drapeau du Sénégal)

ABOUT THE FLAG (INFO) � The flag of Senegal (French: le drapeau du Sénégal) is a tricolour consisting of three vertical green, yellow and red bands charged with a five Use: National flag, Ensign � Adopted on: August 20, 1960 � Proportion: 2: 3 � Country: Senegal-pointed green star at the centre.

HOPED U ENJOYED! � I Hope you liked my powerpoint and enjoyed learning about

HOPED U ENJOYED! � I Hope you liked my powerpoint and enjoyed learning about Senegal if you want more information click here � https: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/History_of_Sene gal � From Grace. L