Trivia in Senegal

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Africa / Western Africa

National symbols

Flag: A tricolor flag of green, yellow, and red with a green five-pointed star in the center. Represents Pan-African colors symbolizing unity and hope.

Senegal Flag

Emblem: A shield with a fleur-de-lis on top, a baobab tree below, and supported by lions on both sides. Bears the national motto 'Un Peuple, Un But, Une Foi (One People, One Goal, One Faith)'.

Senegal Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Home to Cape Almadies, the westernmost point of mainland Africa.
  • Dakar was the finish line of the historic Paris-Dakar Rally.
  • Senegal is estimated to have around 50 million baobab trees.
  • Dakar will be the first African city to host the Youth Olympic Games (2026).
  • Spiced coffee called "Café Touba" is more popular than regular coffee.
  • The pink color of Lake Retba is naturally produced by high salinity and algae.
  • The lion on the national emblem symbolizes the guardian of "Teranga (hospitality) spirit."
  • Senegalese wrestling wrestlers attract larger audiences than soccer during peak season.
  • The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) headquarters is located in Dakar.
  • The "Maison des Esclaves" (House of Slaves) on Gorée Island is a symbol of global slave trade memory.

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