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Brief synthesis. The Island of Saint-Louis, oceanic port of West Africa, constitutes a unique landscape. Indeed, this miniscule strip of land, today wedged between two arms of the mouth of the Senegal River, enjoys an exceptional environment – a subtle marriage between land and water.
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Feb 13, 2023 · Disappearing. Saint-Louis. In Senegal, rising seas have led to devastating coastal erosion. If there is a war against climate change, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Saint-Louis...
The Island of Saint-Louis holds a characteristic French colonial city and oceanic port. Saint-Louis was the capital of the French colony of Senegal from 1673 until independence in 1960. It has preserved its colonial architecture with magnificent residences, along with its regular town plan.
Nov 24, 2023 · Published on November 24, 2023. Share. Located 270km north of Dakar, the capital of Senegal, and near the border with Mauritania, is the Island of Saint-Louis. It is a prominent colonial...
Coordinates: 16°1′40.008″N 16°30′15.984″W. The Island of Saint-Louis is the historic part of the city of Saint-Louis in Senegal. [1] . In 2000, it was inscribed by the UNESCO on the World Heritage list. [2] History. Founded as a French colonial settlement in the 17th century, Saint-Louis was urbanised in the mid-19th century.
