Senegal
country · Senegal
Overview
Senegal is a country in Africa, with its capital at Dakar.
Key facts
| Country | Senegal |
|---|---|
| Currency | XOF |
About the country
Senegal lies in Africa.
Its capital is Dakar.
Practical information
You will pay in XOF (Franc).
The main language spoken is French.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Senegal. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Senegal
Bigger destinations to explore in Senegal include Dakar, Ziguinchor, Rufisque, Pikine, Tambacounda, Guédiawaye, Kaolack, Rufisque est, Kédougou and Matam. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Senegal, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Senegal
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Getting around Senegal
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.