Officially name: Republic of Senegal
Capital: Dakar
Largest city: Dakar
Official language: French
Government: Semi-presidential republic
The local climate is tropical with well-defined dry and humid seasons that result from northeast winter winds and southwest summer winds.
Senegal is located on the west of the African continent. It lies between latitudes 12° and 17°N, and longitudes 11° and 18°W.