Chapter 19: West Africa  "Senegal"

Introduction In this chapter you have read about the many countries of West Africa. Some are in the Sahel, while others are located along the coast. Senegal is one of the coastal countries of West Africa. In fact, it is the westernmost tip of Africa. Destination Title: Senegal Online Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. Directions Start at the Senegal Online home page Click on Presentation. Click on General Presentation. Scroll down to read all the information on the page. Answer the following questions. 1. What is the official language of Senegal? 2. What is the main religion of Senegal? 3. Describe the differences in appearance between a CFA 5,000 banknote of 1959 and one of today. 4. Click on Maps. Click on Map of Senegal. What is Dakar's location in relation to the country as a whole? 5. Click Old Postcards and view scenes of Old Senegal. Continue browsing through this site and then create a mobile of Senegal. Show its location, some of its physical features, its wildlife, and its culture.