Senegal
Senegal is a country in Africa. Its capital is Dakar, and it shares land borders with 5 countries.
- Capital
- Dakar
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 198,140 km² Number 85 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 5 countries
What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
Which countries border Senegal?
Senegal shares land borders with 5 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Dakar |
|---|---|---|
 Gambia | Banjul | 171 km (106 mi) |
 Guinea-Bissau | Bissau | 377 km (234 mi) |
 Mauritania | Nouakchott | 407 km (253 mi) |
 Guinea | Conakry | 705 km (438 mi) |
 Mali | Bamako | 1,049 km (652 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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