Senegal

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Overview of Senegal

Officially name: Republic of Senegal

Capital: Dakar

Largest city: Dakar

Official language: French

Government: Semi-presidential republic

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Politics of Senegal

Politics in Senegal takes place within the framework of a semi-presidential, democratic republic. The President of Senegal is the head of state and the Prime Minister of Senegal the head of government. Executive power in Senegal is concentrated in the president's hands.

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Climate of Senegal

The local climate is tropical with well-defined dry and humid seasons that result from northeast winter winds and southwest summer winds.