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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. Louis Faidherbe (born June 3, 1818, Lille, France—died Sept. 29, 1889, Paris) was the governor of French Senegal in 1854–61 and 1863–65 and a major founder of France’s colonial empire in Africa. He founded Dakar, the future capital of French West Africa.
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.
At the westernmost point of the African continent, Dakar stands as a multicultural, diverse city full of vibrant arts and traditions. Residents from various ethnic groups present assorted crafts, foods, jewelry, fabrics and wood and metal goods at bustling markets such as Marche Sandaga or Marche HLM. The city is home to museums and mosques ...
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.
Jul 20, 2018 · Almost entirely enclosed by the Atlantic, this former colonial trading post has evolved into a thriving modern city filled with an envious range of landmarks, attractions and cultural sites to keep travellers occupied for days. Here’s 10 of the best things to see and do in Dakar.
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.
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...
Things to Do in Dakar, Senegal: See Tripadvisor's 29,734 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.
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.
