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Dakar (/ d ɑː ˈ k ɑːr, d æ-/ UK also: / ˈ d æ k ɑːr /; French:; Wolof: Ndakaaru) is the capital and largest city of Senegal. The department of Dakar has a population of 1,278,469, and the population of the Dakar metropolitan area is estimated at 3.9 million in 2023.
Jun 29, 2024 · Dakar, city, capital of Senegal, and one of the chief seaports on the western African coast. It is located midway between the mouths of the Gambia and Sénégal rivers on the southeastern side of the Cape Verde Peninsula, close to Africa’s most westerly point.
Nov 16, 2023 · The best things to do in Dakar include learning about the history of Goree Island, surfing or driving on Ngor Island, checking out the city centre museums and markets and enjoying local culture! Here are the top attractions and activities: 1. Visit Gorée Island.
Plan Your Trip to Dakar: Best of Dakar Tourism. At the westernmost point of the African continent, Dakar stands as a multicultural, diverse city full of vibrant arts and traditions.
Senegal, Africa. Dakar is a city of extremes, where horse-cart drivers chug over swish highways and gleaming SUVs squeeze through tiny sand roads; where elegant ladies dig skinny heels into dusty walkways and suit-clad businessmen kneel down for prayer in the middle of the street.
May 16, 2019 · The westernmost point of continental Africa, Dakar is a cosmopolitan desert landscape that juts into the emerald Atlantic. With its brightly painted minibuses, wooden boats and a flair for...
Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal and is often regarded as the cultural and commercial center of French-speaking West Africa. The metropolitan area is home to about 3.3 million people.
Things to Do in Dakar, Senegal: See Tripadvisor's 29,740 traveler reviews and photos of Dakar tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Dakar. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Oct 15, 2019 · Dakar sits on a kite-shaped peninsula, the “nose of Africa” we heard one person call it. Just offshore are a handful of islands used by locals as weekend respites from the rush of the...
A city where the Atlantic Ocean meets a tapestry of cultures, vibrant street art, and a history as rich and complex as its diverse neighborhoods. This bustling capital of Senegal is a symphony of sounds, from the bustling markets to the rhythm of Mbalax music echoing through the streets.
