14 regions
Regions of Senegal
Facts: the map of Senegal
- On the map
- 14 regions
- Most neighbours
- Kaffrine: 6
Fun facts: Regions of Senegal
- Dakar stands on the Cap-Vert peninsula, the westernmost tip of mainland Africa.
- The Gambia is a long, narrow strip inside Senegal, along the Gambia River.
- Gorée Island, off Dakar, is a World Heritage Site for its role in the slave trade.
- Lake Retba, near Dakar, is known as the Pink Lake for the colour of its water.
Test yourself
How many regions does Senegal have?
Senegal has 14 regions.
What is the biggest region in Senegal?
Tambacounda (42,706 km²).
What is the most populous region in Senegal?
Dakar (3.9 million people).
What is the smallest region in Senegal?
Dakar (550 km²).
What is the least populous region in Senegal?
Kédougou (245,000 people).
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The regions of Senegal
No flags or capitals: those are the answers!
- Dakar
- Diourbel
- Fatick
- Kaffrine
- Kaolack
- Kédougou
- Kolda
- Louga
- Matam
- Saint-Louis
- Sédhiou
- Tambacounda
- Thiès
- Ziguinchor