What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
- Official name
- Republic of Senegal
- Capital
- Dakar
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc
- Languages
- French
- Land neighbours
- Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania
- Area
- 196,722 km²
- Landlocked
- No
- Calling code
- +221
- Internet domain
- .sn
Quick answers about Senegal
What currency is used in Senegal?
Senegal uses West African CFA franc.
Where is Senegal?
Senegal is in Western Africa, within Africa.
What languages are spoken in Senegal?
The reference languages listed for Senegal are French.
Which countries border Senegal?
Senegal shares listed land borders with Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania.
Is Senegal landlocked?
No. Senegal is not landlocked.
States and provinces in Senegal
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.