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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 1,182,417, and the population of the Dakar metropolitan area is estimated at 3.9 million in 2023.

  2. May 17, 2024 · Dakar, capital of Senegal and one of the chief seaports on the western African coast. The city was founded in 1857, and its name comes from dakhar, a Wolof name for the tamarind tree and the name of a coastal Lebu village that was located south of what is now the first pier.

  3. Nov 16, 2023 · Best things to do in Dakar. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Dakar, Senegal. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Dakar. A grand building anchoring the Place de l'Indépendance, la Gouvernance was the seat of power for the French colonial administration of Senegal. Discover the best attractions in Dakar including Île de N'Gor, Musée Théodore Monod, and African Renaissance Monument.

  8. Dakar is the political, economic and cultural capital of Senegal since April 4, 1960. It includes the historic district of the Medina and the famous Theodore Monod museum, which exhibit African works of art. It is also famous for its nightlife centered on Mbalax music.

  9. 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...

  10. www.wikiwand.com › en › DakarDakar - Wikiwand

    Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. The department of Dakar has a population of 1,182,417, and the population of the Dakar metropolitan area is estimated at 3.9 million in 2023.

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