Senegal

Senegal, also known as the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country on the continent of Africa. It has a total land area of 196,190 sq km, and is on the coastline of the North Atlantic Ocean, bordered by the countries of: Gambia, Guinea, Mali, and Mauritania. The capital city of Senegal is Dakar.

Climate

The tropical climate of Senegal is normally hot and humid. The rainy season is from May to November, and the dry season is from December to April. The inland regions are drier than the coast areas, and have many sandy, desertlike plains. The southern portion of the country receives more rainfall than the northern.

Population

Senegal has a population of approximately 12,521,851. Almost half the population is under 14 years of age. The majority of the population (94%) is Muslim, with a minority of Christian 5% (mostly Roman Catholic), and 1% of other beliefs. Senegal is considered an underdeveloped country, as many people do not have access to good health care or education. Less than 40% of the population aged 15 years or older are literate. Over half the population live below the poverty line.

Plants

The trees common to Senegal are: the silk-cotton tree, bamboo tree, African teak, gingerbread plum, tallow tree, acacias, African locust bean, palm tree, kapok, baobab, coconut, mango, and mangrove tree.

Agriculture

A majority of the population of Senegal is involved in farming or fishing. The main agricultural products produced are: peanuts, millet, corn, sorghum, rice, cotton, tomatoes, green vegetables. The primary animal products are cattle, poultry, pork, and fish.

References

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sg.html

http://www.gouv.sn/

http://www.travelblog.org/World/sg-geog.html

http://www.mapsofworld.com/country-profile/senegal-information-geography-history.html