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Dakar (/ dɑːˈkɑːr, dæ -/ UK also: / ˈdækɑːr /; [4] French: [dakaʁ]; Wolof: Ndakaaru) [5] is the capital and largest city of Senegal. The department of Dakar has a population of 1,278,469, and the population of the Dakar metropolitan area was at 4.0 million in 2023.
Dakar, city, capital of Senegal, and one of the chief seaports on the western African coast. It is located midway between the mouths of the Gambia and Sénégal rivers on the southeastern side of the Cape Verde Peninsula, close to Africa’s most westerly point.
The best things to do in Dakar include learning about the history of Goree Island, surfing or driving on Ngor Island, checking out the city centre museums and markets and enjoying local culture! Here are the top attractions and activities: 1. Visit Gorée Island.
Senegal, Africa. Dakar is a city of extremes, where horse-cart drivers chug over swish highways and gleaming SUVs squeeze through tiny sand roads; where elegant ladies dig skinny heels into dusty walkways and suit-clad businessmen kneel down for prayer in the middle of the street.
Dakar, Senegal. At the westernmost point of the African continent, Dakar stands as a multicultural, diverse city full of vibrant arts and traditions. Residents from various ethnic groups present assorted crafts, foods, jewelry, fabrics and wood and metal goods at bustling markets such as Marche Sandaga or Marche HLM.
Dakar. A grand building anchoring the Place de l'Indépendance, la Gouvernance was the seat of power for the French colonial administration of Senegal. Discover the best attractions in Dakar including Île de N'Gor, Musée Théodore Monod, and African Renaissance Monument.
Things to Do in Dakar, Senegal: See Tripadvisor's 30,086 traveler reviews and photos of Dakar tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Dakar. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.