Dakar

Dakar is the capital city of Senegal, located on the Cape Verde Peninsula, on the country's Atlantic coast. Its position, on the western edge of Africa (it is, in fact, the westernmost African city), is an advantageous departure point for trans-Atlantic and European trade; this fact aided its growth into a major regional port.

Related Topics:
Senegal - Cape Verde Peninsula - Atlantic - Africa - Port

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In 2005 the population of the metropolitan area was estimated at 2.4 million people, of whom about 1 million live in the city of Dakar proper. Dakar is located at 14°40'20" North, 17°25'22" West (14.67222, -17.422778). http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html/cntry_files.html

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Dakar is a major administrative centre, home to the Senegal National Assembly and Senegal Presidential Palace.

Related Topics:
Senegal National Assembly - Senegal Presidential Palace

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