The name “Senegal” comes from the Wolof “Sunuu Gaal,” which means “Our Boat.”
| Summary statistics | |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Africa |
| Surface area (sq km) | 197000 |
| Population (est., 000) | 135000 |
| Pop. density (per sq km) | 12.7 |
| Capital city | Dakar |
| Capital city pop. (000) | 24500 |
| Currency | West African Franc CFA |
Incident Timeline: Not Applicable
Senegal has not experienced any significant terrorist attacks since independence in 1960 but is aware of the existence a real, growing threat of terrorism across other West African regions.