Nov 17, 2024 · A survey of notable events and people in the history of Senegal. Located at the westernmost point of Africa along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, the country is served by multiple air and maritime travel routes and is known as the “Gateway to Africa.”

A map by Guillaume Delisle (1770) The history of Senegal is commonly divided into a number of periods, encompassing the prehistoric era, the precolonial period, colonialism, and the contemporary era.

Jul 31, 2023 · This section holds a short summary of the history of the area of present-day Senegal, illustrated with maps, including historical maps of former countries and empires that included present-day Senegal.

Mar 9, 2025 · Paleolithic and Neolithic axes and arrows have been found near Dakar, and stone circles, as well as copper and iron objects, have been found in central Senegal. The stone circles, thought to date from the 3rd century bce to the 16th century ce, were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006.

Senegal, [e] officially the Republic of Senegal, [f] is the westernmost country in West Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.

6 days ago · Senegal is a country in western Africa. Located at the westernmost point of the continent and served by multiple air and maritime travel routes, Senegal is known as the ‘Gateway to Africa.’ Read here to learn more about the geography, …

Interactive detailed political map from ancient times to our days. Empires, kingdoms, principalities, republics

Oct 23, 2023 · Physical map of Senegal showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Senegal.

Senegal left the Federation of Mali on August 20, 1960 and officially proclaimed its independence. To date, the country has seen a succession of five Presidents of the Republic: Léopold Sédar Senghor, Abdou Diouf, Abdoulaye Wade, Macky Sall and today Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Jul 24, 2024 · Senegal, located in West Africa, has a rich and diverse history marked by ancient civilizations, European colonization, and a significant role in the African independence movement. Early Inhabitants: The region now known as Senegal has been inhabited since prehistoric times.