Dakar
Capital of Senegal
CountrySenegal
CapitalDakar
ContinentAfrica
RegionWestern Africa
LanguageFrench
Time difference−3 h (UTC+0)
- Gorée Island
- African Renaissance Monument
- Pink Lake
About Dakar
Dakar lies at the tip of the Cap-Vert Peninsula, near the westernmost point of mainland Africa.
Gorée Island is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The African Renaissance Monument and the Pink Lake are also highlights.
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Practical info
- CurrencyWest African CFA Franc (Fr)
- Dialling code+221
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