The Republic of Senegal is a country in west Africa. It has a total area of 196,190 km2. The climate is tropical; hot and humid with a rainy season from December to April that has strong south-east winds and a dry season from May to November which is dominated by a hot, dry harmattan wind. The terrain is generally low, rolling, plains rising to foothills in south-east. Natural resources are fish, phosphates, iron ore. The religion is 92% Muslim, 6% indigenous beliefs, 2% Christian (mostly Roman Catholic). The official language is French with Wolof, Pulaar, Diola and Mandingo also spoken. Senegal was once part of the Maliempire, and was explored by the Portuguese during the 15th century before being taken over by France during the 17th century and becoming a part of French West Africa before realising independence in 1960. Research Senegal
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