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Facts About Senegal That makes It Special

1. Senegal πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ is a country in West Africa known for it's vibrant culture with over 20 ethnic groups.

2. The capital of Senegal πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ is Dakar, which is the political and economic capital of Senegal and holds over 30 percent of Senegal's total population.

3. Senegal πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ has a Pink Lake. The lake contains high concentrations of salt and bacteria that can only survive under a particular condition and gives off a pink colour when absorbing sunlight, the uniqueness of the Pink Lake has attracted a lot of Tourists to the country.

4. Senegal πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ boasts of beautiful colonial architecture, secluded beaches blessed with world famous surf breaks, and wildlife.

5. Senegal's biggest export are peanuts and fish.

6. In 2026, Senegal πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ might be the first African country to host the Summer Youth 0lympics.

7. One of Africa's most famous dish jollof rice originated from the Wolof tribe of Senegal during the 14th-16th century.

8. The Senegalese flag πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ has green,yellow and red vertical stripes with a central green star. These are Pan-African colours with green(along with the stars)representing hope and the country's major religion(Islam),yellow representing the riches and wealth obtained through labour and red representing the struggle for Independence, Life and Socialism.

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