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| Senegal Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Peaceful coexistence, Fadiout Peaceful coexistence, Fadiout Ingvar Senegal shows an unusual mixture of Moslem and French influence glued upon the African culture. It is the most touristic of all countries in West Africa , with tourists coming mainly from the Latin parts of Europe . Most of the tourists probably come for the sandy beaches, but for travelers with wider interests the country also has many other things to offer both in culture and nature. Senegal is the westernmost country in Africa. The Gambia nearly dissects it in two parts but Senegal also borders Mauritania, Mali, Guinea-Conakry and Guinea-Bissau. The borders were drawn by the French, British and Portuguese colonialists and do not at all follow ethnic borders. The dominating group in Senegal is the Wolof but there are also Fula, Mandinka, Serer and Jola. All of these also occur in neighbouring countries. Senegal has distinct rainy and dry seasons. The best time to visit the country is during the dry season from December to April. Clothes are colourful on both women and men, and the country has a rich music tradition. The country has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites related to its history: St. Louis, the first French settlement, and Île de Gorée which once was an important harbour for the export of slaves. Two of the country’s national parks are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The one is Djoudj National Park in the north, considered one of the best bird watching sites in the world. The other is Niokolo-Koba National Park in the southeast part of the country, considered to be the best game park in West Africa . Much of the coast of Senegal is an endless sandy beach but most of the tourists are concentrated along the Petite Côte south of Dakar and at Cap Skiring in the south. It is easy for foreigners to travel in Senegal but local advice must be sought before setting out on excursions in Basse Casamance where separatists are active. ____________Sights Edit This i Dakar The capital of Senegal is a modern city of 1.5 million with beautiful contemporary buildings and some historical colonial houses. It is a vibrant city with active open-air markets, cafe terraces, a wide range of hotels, delicious food and a great night life. You can discover Dakar by taking a walk along the ocean or the busy city streets. Art lovers will find an abundance of galleries, artists' studios, museums, and festivals. Senegal is a shopper's paradise and exquisite crafts can be found in markets, on the streets, and in stores everywhere in Dakar. For the sport enthusiast, this city by the beach offer all water sports and golf, tennis, biking, and more. De Koog Less than 2 miles from Dakar lies the island of Goree, deeply rooted in the history of the slave trade. From the beginning of the sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth century, men, women, and children were gathered on this small piece of land, locked up in cells before being shipped away to the New World. The island was seized by the Portuguese, the Dutch, the French, and the English who all participated in the trade. Forts and cannons attest of the island's violent past. Most of the buildings were used as warehouses or slaves'houses. Some have been turned into museums. The most famous is "La Maison des Esclaves" which used to hold up to two hundred captives. Their cells can be visited, as can be the apartment of the slave dealers upstairs. From the "Door of no Return" countless Senegalese caught a last glimpse of their homeland before boarding the slave ships. Saly Just one hour and a half south of Dakar lies the domain of Saly: 1,480 acres of trees, lawns, and exotic flowers surrounded by baobabs and fragrant eucalyptus. Twelve hotels are spread along the beach, each with air-conditioning, swimming pools, restaurants, and bars. Discos, a casino, a horse stable, a deep sea fishing center, a biking center and a shopping area are common to the hotels. To reach the golf course, you can walk or avail yourself of a fun ride in a traditional horse-drawn carriage. For windsurf, jet ski, water-ski, snorkeling, scuba diving, the ocean is warm and clear and the air, cooled by gentle sea breezes rarely exceeds the upper 80's. A perfect weather to play tennis, golf, or volleyball on the beach. Deep-sea fishing is one of the best in Senegal and attracts world-class champions. Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish are found in abundance and the resort has a top of the line fishing center, L'Espadon Club. Cayar and the Lugu Lake In the afternoon, hundreds of fishermen come back from the high sea where they have spent the night. They bring tons of fish, shrimp, and lobsters in their brightly-colored dugout canoes. The beach is alive with buyers, families, and children. It is a colorful spectacle that you should not miss. On the way to the beach, you will discover one of nature's miracles: a completely pink lake. It is shallow, warm and surrounded by white foam. Everything floats on it, because of its very high salinity. During the week, men and mostly women are busy crushing the bottom of the lake, which consists of a thick crust of salt that they gather to sell. Sand dunes, a baobab forest and traditional villages with thatch-roofed huts surround the Pink Lake also called Retba. Saint Louis The former capital of Senegal, looking very much like New Orleans, Saint Louis was built in 1659 on the continent, an island, and a peninsula. It is a city rich in history with narrow streets, wooden balconies and beautiful patios. Saint Louis was the main trading port during the eighteen and nineteen centuries and, like Goree Island was a major slave depot. The city can be visited on foot or in a traditional horse-drawn carriage. Its festivals, cultural life, and its joyous celebrations of holidays have gained a well-deserved reputation. From Saint Louis, exciting trips can be taken down the Senegal River to the traditional and historic towns of Podor, Bakel, and Matam with their distinctive mud architecture. An hour north lies the extraordinary Djoudj National Park, an oasis of freshness and tranquility that is home to 3 million birds during winter. In the south is the Langue de Barbarie National Park, a refuge for birds and sea turtles, which gather here to breed. Basse casamance In contrast with the rest of the country, Casamance offers a landscape of lush forests, rice paddies, mangrove, and huge kapok trees. Its beaches are considered the best in West Africa. The exceptional amount of sunshine, the warm sea, and the group of wonderful hotels scattered along miles of fine sandy beaches make this region a paradise for a relaxing vacation. Casamance is home to very traditional peoples who jealously protect their identity. Some villages offer traditional accommodations and activities for the tourists in an ecotourism program that let the villagers use the income generated for development projects. Eastern Senegal One of the best-kept secrets of the country. There, far from the tourist areas, you will enjoy the traditional African life of the little villages. The Bedik, Bassari, and Tenda people of the Kedougou area proudly retain their customs, costumes, and ornaments. Their villages are perched on top of green hills, near waterfalls, in the middle of breathtaking landscapes. Niokolo Koba, the largest of Senegal's National Parks is located in the heart of the region on more than 2 million acres. Lions, elephants, antelope, monkeys, crocodiles, hippopotami, and 300 species of birds live there perfectly protected. Big game hunting is permitted outside of the park. ____________History Edit This Archaeological findings throughout the area indicate that Senegal was inhabited in prehistoric times. Islam established itself in the Senegal River valley in the 11th century--95% of Senegalese today are Muslims. In the 13th and 14th centuries the area came under the influence of the great Mandingo empires to the east; the Jolof Empire of Senegal also was founded during this time. In January 1959 Senegal and the French Soudan merged to form the Mali Federation which became fully independent on June 20 1960 as a result of the independence and the transfer of power agreement signed with France on April 4 1960. Due to internal political difficulties the Federation broke up on August 20 1960. Senegal and Soudan (renamed the Republic of Mali) each proclaimed separate independence. Leopold Sedar Senghor internationally renowned poet politician and statesman was elected Senegal's first president in August 1960. Since assuming the presidency in 1981 Abdou Diouf has encouraged broader political participation reduced government involvement in the economy and widened Senegal's diplomatic engagements particularly with other developing nations. Even in it's 4th _________Getting Around Edit This Spector Travel, established in 1989 provides Africa Travel, Adventure Tours, Roots and Culture Tours and the lowest airfares, airline tickets and flights to Senegal for groups and individual travel Spector Travel africa@spectortravel.com www.spectortravel.com Tel:617 351 0111 [Add Local transport mode] WorldzAfrica Edit This Taxi's are always a good cheap way to get around. You can go easily from town to town for about 2,000-3,000 cfa ($4-6) but you have to barter. The drivers will start at a high price (about $10 for us) but you can usually get it down pretty quickly. If you want a real cheap and very African way to get around; try a rapid. They are big colorful buses that the locals will cram into. They stop at several key areas around each town as well as travel between. If you find one of the bus stops and tell just about anyone standing there where you want to go, they will tell you, more.. World66 rating: [rate it] email: Whoadang88@yahoo.com ___________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: In January 1994 Senegal undertook a bold and ambitious economic reform program with the support of the international donor community. This reform began with a 50% devaluation of Senegal's currency the CFA franc which is linked at a fixed rate to the French franc. Government price controls and subsidies have been steadily dismantled. After seeing its economy contract by 2.1% in 1993 Senegal made an important turnaround thanks to the reform program with real growth in GDP of 5.6% in 1996 and 4.7% in 1997. Annual inflation has been pushed below 3% and the fiscal deficit has been cut to less than 1.5% of GDP. Investment has been steadily rising from 13.8% of GDP in 1993 to 16.5% in 1997. As a member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) Senegal is working toward greater regional integration with a unified external tariff. Senegal also realized full Internet connectivity in 1996 creating a miniboom in information technology-based services. Private activity now accounts for 82% of GDP. On the negative side Senegal faces deep-seated urban problems of chronic unemployment juvenile delinquency and drug addiction. GDP: purchasing power parity—$15.6 billion (1997 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 4.7% (1997 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$1 850 (1997 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 19% industry: 17% services: 64% (1996 est.) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 2.5% (1997 est.) Labor force: NA by occupation: agriculture 60% Unemployment rate: NA%; urban youth 40% Budget: revenues: $885 million expenditures: $885 million including capital expenditures of $125 million (1996 est.) Industries: agricultural and fish processing phosphate mining fertilizer production petroleum refining construction materials Industrial production growth rate: 7.4% (1996 est.) Electricity—capacity: 303 440 kW (1997) Electricity—production: 1.027 billion kWh (1997 est.) Electricity—consumption per capita: 109 kWh (1997 est.) Agriculture—products: peanuts millet corn sorghum rice cotton tomatoes green vegetables; cattle poultry pigs; fish Exports: total value: $986 million (f.o.b. 1996) commodities: fish ground nuts (peanuts) petroleum products phosphates cotton partners: France other EU countries Cote d'Ivoire Mali Imports: total value: $1.4 billion (f.o.b. 1996) commodities: foods and beverages consumer goods capital goods petroleum products partners: France 30% other EU countries Nigeria Cameroon Cote d'Ivoire Algeria China Japan Debt—external: $3.7 billion (1996) Economic aid: recipient: ODA $439 million (1993) Currency: 1 Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (CFAF) = 100 centimes Exchange rates: CFA francs (CFAF) per US$1—608.36 (January 1998) 583.67 (1997) 511.55 (1966) 499.15 (1995) 555.20 (1994) 283.16 (1993) note: beginning 12 January 1994 the CFA franc was devalued to CFAF 100 per French franc from CFAF 50 at which it had been fixed since 1948 Fiscal year: calendar year __________Tours and Excursions Edit This Koulang-Koulang they is four Box-Villa of 6 people each one surrounding a beautiful swimming pool bordered of coconuts and bougainvilleas. In the heart of the village of Saly Koulang district you are with 2 steps of the sea, the trade, and all the activities of Saly. The tariffs of hiring include/understand the transfers airport, the heads of water and electricity as well as a cleaning lady. All information on this site http://www.saly-koulang.com . _________People Edit This Population: 9 723 149 (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 48% (male 2 331 388; female 2 343 654) 15-64 years: 49% (male 2 273 200; female 2 504 063) 65 years and over: 3% (male 132 671; female 138 173) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 3.33% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 44.38 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 11.05 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: 0 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female under 15 years: 0.99 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.9 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.96 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 61.2 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 57.37 years male: 54.55 years female: 60.28 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 6.18 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Senegalese (singular and plural) adjective: Senegalese Ethnic groups: Wolof 36% Fulani 17% Serer 17% Toucouleur 9% Diola 9% Mandingo 9% European and Lebanese 1% other 2% Religions: Muslim 92% indigenous beliefs 6% Christian 2% (mostly Roman Catholic) Languages: French (official) Wolof Pulaar Diola Mandingo Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 33.1% male: 43% female: 23.2% (1995 est.) ___________Things to do Edit This ARTS Traditional masks, statuettes, beads and fabrics from all over Africa. Bakary Camara - 34 rue Felix Faure Galerie Antenna - 9 rue Felix Faure - 822 17 51 Galerie Nefertiti - Avenue Pompidou @ rue Mohamed V - 822 82 53 Galerie Orisha - 14 rue Mohamed V - 822 56 09 Galerie du Sahel - 88 rue Mousse Diop - 822 09 95 Marche Manding - 34 rue Felix Faure @ rue Mohamed V Touba Galerie -16 rue Mohamed V - 821 32 04 Artists?studios Senegalese fine arts are recognized worldwide. About 80 painters and sculptors open their studios’doors to visitors or exhibit their work in galleries. Seydu Barry - Terrou Baye Soguy- Anse Bernard - 824 93 43 Fode Camara - rue 23 @ rue 20 - Medina - 821 23 07 Djibril Andre Diop - Ecole Immaculee Conception - Bd. Djily Mbaye - 822 55 26 Souleymane Keita - 28 Sud Foire - 827 23 74 Seyni Mbaye - rue 17 @ rue 8 - Medina - 821 24 57 Jo Ouakam - 15 rue Jules Ferry Moussa Tine - 42 rue Victor Hugo - 821 40 79 Mamadou Wade - 66 Ave. Jean XXIII - 822 04 67 Art galleries: Arte - 5 rue Victor Hugo - 821 95 56 Diza Design - 21 Ave. Faidherbe - 820 16 03 (paintings, furniture, objects) Espace Wengalou - 36 rue Victor Hugo - 822 08 28 (home accessories, paintings) Galerie Nationale d’Art Contemporain - 19 Ave. Albert Sarraut - 821 25 11 Galerie Lezard - 33 rue Wagane Diouf - 821 10 66 Galerie "Le Manège" - 3, rue Parchappe BP 4003 DAKAR - 821 08 22 - galerie@institutfr-dakar.org - Gallery for contemporary artistic creation in Senegal Guy Gi - 17 rue Jules Ferry You will also enjoy the galleries and artists?studios on Goree Island. CAFES From cybercafes with Senegalese dishes to Parisian-style terraces, Dakar offers a wide selection of laid-back, picturesque establishments. Cybercafes: Le Blue Moon - rue Victor Hugo @ rue Mohamed V Metissacana - 24 hours a day - includes restaurant under a large nomade tent and live music - 30 rue de Thiong Parisian-style: Le Paris - Avenue Pompidou Le Ponty - 13 Avenue Pompidou Le Rond-point - Place de l’Independance @ Avenue Albert Sarraut Bars: Le Soninke - Hotel Miramar - 25 rue Felix Faure Le Ganale - Hotel Ganale - rue Assane Ndoye L'Imperial - Avenue Roume - Le Lagon 1 - Corniche est - Coffee shops: Gentina - Avenue Albert Sarraut L.G.M. - Avenue Pompidou La Palmeraie - 20 Ave. Pompidou CRAFTS Intricate hand-woven fabrics, precious gold and silver jewelry, unique glass and sand painting, traditional basketry, leather work and pottery, wood carving, batik are a few of the wonderful crafts available in Dakar. All crafts: Soumbedioune craft village: by the ocean, on the Corniche Ouest, a 10-minute taxi drive from all major hotels. Open every day. 821 79 08. Hand-woven fabrics and accessories: Acoma - Caritas - Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop, km 2 - 822 37 60 Atiss - 12 rue Huart - 822 00 49 Score supermarket - Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop Sand painting: Black, ocher, red, white, gray sands from every region of Senegal are used to create original paintings. Decasa - 65 Avenue Blaise Diagne - 822 93 77 Souwers (glass painting): The technique of reverse painting on glass came to Senegal from the Orient in the 19th century. Of purely Islamic inspiration in the beginning , the "Souwer" gradually incorporated scenes of daily life and portraits of Senegalese heroes. They now offer a diversity of themes. The paintings can be bought anywhere on the street, but if you want to see an artist actually painting in reverse, you can go to "La Cour des Maures" , 69 Avenue Emile Badiane where a painter has an open-air studio. Jewelers: Exquisite and inexpensive jewelry in 18 kt gold or silver. Djibril Gueye - 12 rue Mohamed V - 821 87 94 Dakar Bijou - 23 rue Mohamed V La Cour des Maures ( Mauritanian style silver) - 69 Avenue Emile Badiane FESTIVALS Arts du Sous-verre - traditional and contemporary glass painting- yearly at the end of January Dak’art - Painting, sculpture, interior design from all over Africa - Every other year (1998, 2000, ...), the second week of May Le Printemps des Cordes - African Festival of traditional string instruments - Every year in May at the French Cultural Center. Recidak - African film festival. Yearly at the end of June Saint Louis Jazz Festival - Every year in late May or June FOOD Dakar offers a wide variety of excellent restaurants. Here is a sample: Senegalese/African Keur Ndeye - rue Vincens @ Sandiniery -8 21 49 73 (Senegalese) Chez Loutcha (the most varied menu in Dakar: cuisine from all over the world) - 101 rue Mousse Diop - 821 03 02 Yeelen - Avenue Bourguiba - 825 96 10 (Togo - Ivory Coast) French: Le Bambou - 19 rue Victor Hugo -822 06 45 La Croix du Sud - 20 Avenue Sarraut - 821 29 47 Le Dagorne - 11 rue Dagorne - 822 20 80 Seafood by the sea: Le Lagon 1 - Corniche est - 821 53 22 Le Niani - Corniche est - 822 60 71 Le Terrou Bi - Blvd. Martin Luther King - 822 42 47 All the restaurants at the Pointe des Almadies, 15 minutes from Dakar. International: Le Hanoi (Vietnamese) 108 rue Joseph Gomis - 821 32 69 La Pizzeria (Italian) - 47 rue Abdou Karim Bourgi - 821 09 26 Sam Son (Chinese) 61 rue Assane Ndoye - 821 48 14 Le Trait d’Union (West Indian) - 11 rue Victor Hugo Snacks/Fast food: Mic Mac - Ave. Pompidou - 822 85 67 VSD Plus- 91 rue Mousse Diop- 821 09 08 NIGHT LIFE Discos Senegalese, West Indian and African American music is the most popular. Major hotels and casinos have discos. Hot ambiance guaranteed! Kilimandjaro - Soumbedioune - 821 53 78 King’s Club - 32 rue Victor Hugo Play Club - Hotel Alafifa - 46 rue Jules Ferry -823 87 37 Le Sahel - Route de Ouakam - 821 21 18 Thiossane (owned by musician Youssou Ndour) - Sicap Serigne Cheikh - 824 60 46 Casinos Le Casino du Cap Vert (restaurant, bar, disco) - Ngor - 820 09 74 Le Terrou Bi (restaurant, bar, disco, swimming pool) - Bd. Martin Luther King - 823 24 01 Music Institut Français Leopold Sedar Senghor - Pôle culturel : music, theater, dance, cinema... Live music, from mbalax to jazz, played by Senegalese musicians. Le Dizzy Gillespie’s (jazz) - Hotel Meridien GNC (mbalax) - km 1 Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop Keur Samba (jazz) - rue Jules Ferry Terou Baye Sogui (jazz) - 91 rue Mousse Diop Tringa (jazz) - 29 rue Wagane Diouf MARKETS Not to be missed! They are unique, lively, colorful and full of treasures. Kermel - crafts, food, flowers - Located in a huge music kiosk off Avenue Albert Sarraut. Marche de la Gare - fabrics, beads, incense, food from Mali - at the Railway station. Sandaga - the biggest: fresh food, crafts, clothes, shoes, cosmetics, electronics, spices, everything you can think of - at the crossroads of Avenue Pompidou and, Lamine Gueye . Soumbedioune - see the crafts market of course, but don’t miss the nightly fish market that opens by the sea around 7:00 pm. MUSEUMS They are closed on Monday and every day between noon and 2:30 PM. Maison des Esclaves - An 18th century slaves?house, with preserved cells and shackles - Goree Island - 822 28 05. Musee d’Art africain - African art - 1 Place Soweto - 821 40 15 Musee historique - History of Senegal from prehistoric times. Located in an old fort - Goree Island - 822 20 03 Musee de la Mer - everything concerning the sea, fishes and fishing. Located in a beautiful 19th century house - Goree Island -8 21 50 66. Musee de la Femme Henriette Bathily - All about Senegalese women - Goree Island . SPORTS Biking - bikes can be rented at Bomthi Sports - 73 Ave. Peytavin - 822 55 67 and on the Corniche ouest, near Assane Diouf Stadium Deep Sea Fishing - Air Afrique Fishing Center - Embarcadere de Goree - 821 28 28 Golf Meridien President Hotel (9 holes) - Almadies - 820 15 15 Camberene (9 holes) 20 minutes from Dakar - 934 09 51 Jogging - Corniche ouest, near the University : fitness circuit, weights and gym on the beach around 6:30 PM Scuba diving - Club Oceanium - Route de la Petite Corniche est - 822 24 41 Tennis - At major hotels: Meridien President, Ngor, Novotel, Savana, Teranga Wrestling - a traditional sport very much liked by the Senegalese, with displays of amulets, drumming, dancing, wonderful pageantry and good humor. On Sundays around 4PM at Iba Mar Diop Stadium, Ave. Blaise Diagne ("lutte avec frappe" which combines wrestling and boxing) and Emile Badiane Stadium in Fass ("Lutte sans frappe", pure wrestling). PROMENADES From Cap Manuel, a cliff at the extreme south of Dakar, you will discover a superb view of the ocean and Goree Island. Walking down the road, you can see the continent -- Dakar is located on a peninsula -- as far south as Toubab Dialao. You pass impressive houses nestled in luxuriant gardens and on the seaside, old forts built in the cliffs. Stairs go down to the water from where you can look up at the black and red cliffs. In a creek, fishermen have their dugout canoes ready for an evening fishing outing. A huge baobab tree stands in the middle of a street, hundreds of sparrowhawks fly over the cliffs and the ocean. For a total change of pace, the promenade can continue to the busy harbor. A stroll along the western "corniche" (cliff) from Soumbedioune to Fann Residence will take you pass the Medina, the most authentic and "African" neighborhood; to the Supreme Court; the University and the beautiful Fann area, where Ambassadors and wealthy Senegalese live. An inexpensive and picturesque way to get to know Dakar is to hop aboard "Le Petit Train Blanc" (The Little White Train) for a 90 minute ride through town. Reservations at the Teranga hotel or Soumbedioune Craft Market (823 61 71). ::::::::::::Basse casamance Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo NB This text is about Basse Casamance National Park only, not about the province Basse Casamance. Forest, open savannah, mud banks and mangrove swamp. Access by road from Oussouye. Open all year round. Camping accommodation available. Animals living in the park include buffalo, bushbuck, duiker, hyena, mongoose, monkey, porcupine and a wide variety of birds. While this national park is one of the highlights of Senegal we recommend that you avoid it at this time as rebel activity has made it dangerous. The park is a preserve of forest savanna land and mangrove swamps. The diverse terrain provides homes for more than 50 types of animals including four varieties of monkeys 72 species of birds and the orycterope (a type of aardvark). The animals are generally difficult to find however. Still we felt compensated by the park’s fascinating plant life—its tropical forest with high-canopy trees and sparse undergrowth. The park located on the Casamance River can be viewed by boat or car. The river and its tributaries offer excellent hunting fishing bird watching and along its banks some of the best hiking in Senegal—only now is not the time for it. 160 mi/260 km southeast of Dakar. :::::::::::Cap skirring Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Residences les Alizes Residences les Alizes Eva It is located in southern Senegal in the fertile and green region Casamance. It is about 85 km of sand beach and mervellous environment. Hotels: Residences les Alizes (4 **** Luxe-Charme), La Paillotte (3 ***), Club Med (4 tridents), etc... Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: http://www.residences-les-alizes.com :::::::::Dakar Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Dakar Central Station Dakar Central Station jst Dakar, the very French capital of Senegal is a pleasant city with beautiful tree-lined boulevards and the most European atmosphere of any city on the continent (outside of South Africa). The city is located on the Cap Vert peninsula, Africa's westernmost point. Dakar has some good museums and a few historic remains, most notably the Ile de Goree, which are worth a visit and described in the section sights. The nightlife (see nightlife) is among the best in Africa. For shopping Dakar has some great African markets (see markets). When you want to be active during your stay, see activities, when you want to relax, go to the beaches. Dakar offers several good daytrips (see daytrips)... :::::::::Djoudj national park Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see This spectacular park outside of Saint Louis Senegal allows you to travel through flocks of exotic birds, among other animals. It is worth a trip, but don't try it on your own. The ride from Saint Louis is off-road at times, and you'll need a pirogue tour once you get to the park. Your best bet would be to hire a complete tour from Saint Louis, which you can do at the visitor bureau. The best time to visit is Oct-April, when all of the migratory birds are there. ::::::::Fadiouth Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Peaceful coexistence, Fadiout Peaceful coexistence, Fadiout Ingvar Fadiouth is an old fishing village close to Joal. It is situated on an island in a river delta with mangrove forests. No motor vehicles are found in the narrow streets in the village which can be reached on an 800 m long bridge. Most inhabitants are Christians (90%) and a new church was recently erected. The village is much visited by tourists and there are several souvenir shops. Peculiar to Fadiouth is that the streets and even the houses are built up of the remains of shellfish that were consumed throughout the centuries. Even the burial place (common to Christians and Moslems), which can be reached on another bridge, is built up of these remains which give the whole village a peculiar whitish character. The burial place is also a good point to get a view of the village and the granaries, built on stilts in the river estuary. Visitors arriving by car have to park at the beginning of the bridge leading to the village. That is also the site of the local tourist organization. They offer guides and pirogue (open boat) tours at fixed prices. ::::::.Ile de goree Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Street, Gorée Street, Gorée jst The Île de Gorée is located just off the coast at Dakar and is one of the highlights on any trip to West Africa. Take a ferry from the harbour in Dakar and try to get rid of the people who want to be your guide or just want to sell you neclaces. Unfortunately, the island is overrun by souvernir sellers during the day, but relaxes when most tourists and sellers leave in the afternoon. The island, named after the Dutch island of Goede Rede, was originally a dutch fortress, catering to the transport of slaves. Although nothing remains of the original fortress, the island is littered with fortifications from later dates. the most dominant are the WW2 fortifications on the rocky hill dominating the island. In contrast to its militaristic past, today the island is a peaceful place, with its stunning colonial architecture and impressive sights and museums, including a museum on the history of africa and the prisons where slaves were kept before they were shipped off to the Americas. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, although it seems that those who prepared the slave museum consider it to be a Francophone heritage site only. (All information is in French, making the many visitors from e.g. Nigeria and USA somewhat disappointed.) The island also has a reputation for Djembe (traditional drums) playing and Djembe players gather on the island for life sessions. Bloody Great fun! ___________Sights Edit This historical museum, Ile de Gorée historical museum, Ile de Gorée jst Ile de Gorée has a number of interesting sights. Contributors May 22, 2005 new by jst (1 point) [Add Sight] Historical museum Edit This historical museum, Ile de Gorée historical museum, Ile de Gorée photo by: jst Located in an old French fortress, the IFAN historical museum provides an oversight of the rich cultural history of Western Africa. type: Castles World66 rating: [rate it] Le castel Edit This Sitting up on the only hill this fortified complex dominates Ile de Goree. A number of fortifications from different time periods, le Castel offers magnificent views of dakar's skyline. The bunkers of the fortress are now inhabited by a religious sect. type: Castles World66 rating: [rate it] Musée des esclaves Edit This Statue des esclas, Ile de Gorée Statue des esclas, Ile de Gorée photo by: jst This museum is dedicated to all the slaves that were shiped trough Ile de Gorée to the new world. type: Memorials World66 rating: [rate it] ::::::::Joal Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Joal is a town on the Petite Coast , close to Fadiouth. Its main attraction is the house where the first president of Senegal , Léopold S. Senghor grew up. The house has been made into a museum, and the guard there can give many interesting historical details about the Senghor family and the house. :::::::::::Langue de Barbarie Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Campement Langue de Barbarie Campement Langue de Barbarie Ingvar The Senegal River forms the border between Senegal and Mauritania . Where it reaches the Atlantic Ocean , the combined actions of water movement in the sea and the river have formed a narrow sandbank which begins on the northern side of the river and stretches southwards tens of kilometres between the sea and the river. This is La Langue de Barbarie (the Berber Tongue). It is to a large extent covered by planted Casuarina trees. The city Saint Louis is built on an island in the river, thus protected from the sea by the sandbank. The bank is dependent on the balance between siltation by fine material coming through the river and the erosive forces of the waves. Now, however, a dam has been built in the river upstream of St. Louis with the consequence that siltation has ceased. Therefore, in the long run the Langue is doomed to disappear. The northern part of the Langue is part of the city of St. Louis . Further south, the few visitors may walk kilometre after kilometre along the beach without meeting a single person. There are two campements (simple accommodation in huts) on the Langue facing the village Gandiol on the mainland. Guests are collected by pirogue (open boat) from there. The southern parts of the bank belong to the Langue de Barbarie National Park, which further consists of adjoining waters, lagoons and estuarine areas. It is rich in water birds, both nesting and migrating species. :::::::::Mbour Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Mbour is a dusty town on the Petite Coast south of Saly, Its economy is based on fishing and in the afternoon one can see large numbers of open fishing boats approaching the beach and pulled up on to the shore. The town is one hour's walk from Saly along the shore, a healthy walk for tourists staying in the artificial Saly atmosphere. Shopping in the bazaars of Mbour is also likely to give more value for the money – for those who can bargain. ::::::Saint Louis Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Street in St. Louis Street in St. Louis Ingvar The former capital of Senegal, looking very much like New Orleans, Saint Louis was built in 1659 on the continent, an island, and a peninsula. It is a city rich in history with narrow streets, wooden balconies and beautiful patios. Saint Louis was the main trading port during the eighteen and nineteen centuries and, like Goree Island was a major slave depot. The city can be visited on foot or in a traditional horse-drawn carriage. Its festivals, cultural life, and its joyous celebrations of holidays have gained a well-deserved reputation. From Saint Louis, exciting trips can be taken down the Senegal River to the traditional and historic towns of Podor, Bakel, and Matam with their distinctive mud architecture. An hour north lies the extraordinary Djoudj National Park, an oasis of freshness and tranquility that is home to 3 million birds during winter. In the south is the Langue de Barbarie National Park, a refuge for birds and sea turtles, which gather here to breed. :::::::::::Saly Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Koulang-Koulang Koulang-Koulang BC Just one hour and a half south of Dakar lies the domain of Saly: 1,480 acres of trees, lawns, and exotic flowers surrounded by baobabs and fragrant eucalyptus. Twelve hotels are spread along the beach, each with air-conditioning, swimming pools, restaurants, and bars. Discos, a casino, a horse stable, a deep sea fishing center, a biking center and a shopping area are common to the hotels. To reach the golf course, you can walk or avail yourself of a fun ride in a traditional horse-drawn carriage. For windsurf, jet ski, water-ski, snorkeling, scuba diving, the ocean is warm and clear and the air, cooled by gentle sea breezes rarely exceeds the upper 80's. A perfect weather to play tennis, golf, or volleyball on the beach. Deep-sea fishing is one of the best in Senegal and attracts world-class champions. Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish are found in abundance and the resort has a top of the line fishing center, L'Espadon Club. :::::::::Sine-saloum delta Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Located in Senegal, it was the home of the original wolofs. ::::::::::Touba Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo_1 Touba is located some 200 km inland from Dakar. It's a pretty strange city. The first thing that strikes you is the number of Mercedeses you see driving up and down the streets. Touba is the centre of the Mourid Sect, the most powerful islamic brotherhood of Senegal.The brootherhood strengh is their unity in a common goal of selfimprovement and solidarity. the tolerance of the Mourides in senegal is notorious even after seing their leader being prosecuted by the colonial power mainly the french goverment sending him in exile for more than 8 years with several attempt of assasination on the cheikh life;neverthless the cheikh sticked to his message of peace and self improvement of mankind. The main attraction of town is Touba’s Grand Mosque. It is the largest in the country and has minarets over 80 m tall, with wonderful views of the town and countryside. You might want to avoid Touba during Magal, the religious pilgrimage that draws hordes of people to the mosque. It is pretty spectacular though, but getting a room is close to impossible and getting rest in completely impossible. Touba is incorrectly designated on the map! It's not in the Casamance region at all. It's due east from Dakar. You can find more accurate maps <a href="http://www.au-senegal.com/decouvrir_en/cartes.htm">here</a>. |
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La Repubblica del Senegal è uno Stato dell'Africa Occidentale, a sud del fiume Senegal. Il Senegal si affaccia sull'Oceano Atlantico ad ovest, confina con la Mauritania a nord, il Mali ad est, la Guinea e la Guinea-Bissau a sud. Il Gambia forma virtualmente una enclave all'interno del Senegal. Le isole di Capo Verde si trovano a circa 560 km al largo della costa senegalese. il fiume Senegal, confine nord
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StoriaSi ritiene che il Senegal attuale sia stato popolato molto prima dell'era cristiana. Tracce di attività neolitica sono presenti su quasi tutto il suo territorio, in particolare sulle coste basse, e nei depositi alluvionali, dove sono state scoperte produzioni assai diversificate e belle ceramiche. Nella palude di Khant, nel delta, molti depositi di conchiglie contenenti, ad esempio, vasellame rotto, testimoniano la presenza di un'importante popolazione di pescatori e commercianti. L'epoca protostorica (circa mille anni prima dell'era cristiana) segna la comparsa dei metalli nella vallata del Senegal, con depositi contenenti antichi forni da fusione con i loro camini, e tombe a tumulo. Nel centro del paese, sconfinando nel Gambia, in una zona di 100 x 150 km si trova un insieme di circoli megalitici. Lo stesso tipo di allineamenti si trova nel nordest della Repubblica Centrafricana. Questi popolamenti si consolidarono progressivamente, consolidandosi nella creazione di regni locali. La formazione dei primi regni conosciuti si registra a partire dal VII secolo, in particolare il Jolof, che avrebbe avuto lontane parentele con l'impero del Ghana, suo vicino orientale. L'Islam, religione oggi prevalente nel Senegal, a cui appartiene più del 90% della popolazione, arrivò nell'XI secolo. Dopo l'arrivo di vari colonizzatori europei, in Senegal s'installarono i francesi, fondando nel 1659 la città di Saint-Louis che diventò la prima capitale del Senegal e successivamente capitale dell'Africa Occidentale Francese (AOF). Nel 1677 i francesi occuparono anche l'isola di Gorea, che fece del Senegal uno dei principali centri della tratta degli schiavi. Nel 1902 la capitale dell'Africa Occidentale Francese, eretta colonia autonoma, divenne Dakar. Nel 1959 il Sudan francese (attuale Mali) e il Senegal si fusero a formare la Federazione del Mali, che divenne completamente indipendente il 20 giugno 1960. La federazione tuttavia non resse alla decolonizzazione, e già il 20 agosto 1960 il Senegal e il Sudan francese dichiaravano la propria indipendenza. Un nuovo tentativo di federazione, stavolta con il Gambia (da cui il nome Senegambia), ebbe luogo nel 1982 - ma non entrò mai veramente in vigore la federazione stessa si dissolse nel 1989.
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Politica e istituzioniIl Senegal è ordinato come Repubblica democratica presidenziale, laica e sociale, multipartitica. La sua costituzione tutela l'uguaglianza di tutti i cittadini davanti alla legge, senza distinzione d'origine, di razza, di sesso, di religione. La sovranità nazionale appartiene al popolo senegalese che la esercita attraverso i suoi rappresentanti o per via referendaria. La Costituzione senegalese dichiara l’adesione alla Dichiarazione dei Diritti dell’Uomo e del Cittadino del 1789, alla Dichiarazione universale dei diritti dell'uomo del 1948, alla Convenzione sull’eliminazione di tutte le forme di discriminazione nei confronti delle donne del 1979, alla Convenzione relativa ai diritti dei bambini del 1989 e alla Carta Africana dei Diritti dell’Uomo e dei Popoli del 1981. La nuova costituzione è stata approvata mediante referendum popolare il 7 gennaio 2001 e sostituisce la precedente del 1963. Il potere esecutivo è esercitato dal Presidente della Repubblica; egli viene eletto a suffragio diretto per un mandato di cinque anni. Il mandato è rinnovabile una sola volta. Il Presidente nomina il Primo Ministro e approva il Consiglio dei ministri. Il potere legislativo è esercitato da un'Assemblea Nazionale unicamerale che comprende 120 membri eletti dal popolo ogni cinque anni. L'elezione avviene per il 50% tramite collegi elettorali uninominali e, per il restante 50%, mediante sistema di rappresentanza proporzionale. Il Governo coordina la politica dello Stato sotto la guida del Primo Ministro che è responsabile nei confronti del Presidente della Repubblica e dell'Assemblea nazionale secondo quanto espresso nella Costituzione. Il potere giudiziario è indipendente dal potere legislativo e dal potere esecutivo.
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Divisioni amministrativeIl Senegal è composto, sul piano amministrativo, da 11 regioni che prendono nome dai rispettivi capoluoghi, che figurano inoltre tra le maggiori città dello stato: Dakar, Diourbel, Fatick, Kaolack, Kolda, Louga, Matam, Saint Louis, Tambacounda, Thiès, Ziguinchor. La capitale Dakar, una città di 550 km quadrati che costituisce una penisola e si protende sull'Oceano Atlantico, è situata, inoltre, nel punto più occidentale del paese e di tutto il continente africano. Un Governatore e un'Assemblea regionale guidano ogni regione; ciascuna è suddivisa in dipartimenti divisi a ulteriormente in comunità rurali, come indicato di seguito:
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TerritorioIl territorio è quasi completamente pianeggiante, a parte la zona vulcanica che forma la penisola di Capo Verde. I fiumi più importanti sono il Senegal, che segna il confine settentrionale, il Gambia e il Casamance; tutti gli altri corsi d'acqua hanno carattere torrentizio. A sud sono costellate di lagune. Il clima è caldo e tropicale, con una stagione secca e una umida; la zona nord-orientale confina però con il Sahel e rischia di seguire il suo destino di siccità: il Senegal è, infatti, uno degli stati più minacciati dalla desertificazione.
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EconomiaIl Senegal è un Paese povero, ma la sua economia è più sviluppata rispetto a quella dei paesi vicini. Numerosi sono gli investimenti di capitali stranieri, soprattutto francesi. In passato, fino a una ventina d'anni fa, la coltura principale era quella delle arachidi; adesso si sono sviluppate altre coltivazioni alimentari e la pesca, che hanno dato impulso allo sviluppo recente dell'industria: oleifici, impianti per la lavorazione del pesce, dello zucchero e della birra. Particolarmente importanti sono le piantagioni di cotone e di canna da zucchero. L'agricoltura di sussistenza fornisce miglio, mais e manioca ma non è sufficiente a sfamare una popolazione in rapida crescita. Consistente è l'allevamento di bovini, caprini e ovini. Il sottosuolo fornisce fosfati e minerali di titanio. Le industrie principali sono quelle alimentare e tessili; in crescita l'industria chimica, meccanica e delle calzature. Discrete sono le reti stradale e ferroviaria. In progressivo sviluppo è anche il turismo, soprattutto balneare. Dal 2000 un cavo a fibra ottica collega il Senegal con il Sudamerica e l'Europa.
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ReligioneSecondo le statistiche ufficiali, la popolazione senegalese è musulmana (Musulmani sunniti) per il 94%, cristiani per il 5% ed animisti per il restante 1% Molti Senegalesi si dichiarano musulmani o cattolici ma sono in realtà legati anche a forme di religione tradizionale. Un profondo processo di sincretismo ha reso possibile la coesistenza delle religioni tradizionali con quelle rivelate.
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