Dakar - Wikipedia
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 | Senegal, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 10, 2025 · 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.
Dakar travel - Lonely Planet | 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: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
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 …
Dakar: The Capital City That's the Westernmost Point in Africa
Oct 24, 2023 · Located on the westernmost point on the African mainland, the city of Dakar is home to a quarter of Senegal’s population of 17 million people. Known for its heartfelt hospitality, trendsetting art and fashion, and a seven-century-old rice dish that still elicits debate today, the Senegalese capital continues to spark excitement from visitors ...
Dakar - New World Encyclopedia
Dakar, the largest city of Senegal, is located on the Cape Verde Peninsula, Africa's westernmost point. It is Senegal's political, cultural, and economic capital, and one of Tropical Africa’s leading industrial, financial, and service centers.
Dakar - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dakar is the capital city of Senegal. It is on the country's Atlantic coast on the western edge of Africa. The city is a trade seaport for items leaving Africa. Dakar has a population of 1,030,594 people. The metropolitan area has about 2.45 million people living in it. The National Assembly of Senegal and Senegal Presidential Palace are in Dakar.
Discovery of the cosmopolitan city of Dakar | Discover Senegal
Dakar is the political, economic and cultural capital of Senegal since April 4, 1960. It includes the historic district of the Medina and the famous Theodore Monod museum, which exhibit African works of art. It is also famous for its nightlife centered on Mbalax music.
Dakar - The capital city of Senegal - The World Countries
Dakar, the capital and largest city of Senegal, is a bustling metropolis located on the Cape Verde Peninsula in West Africa. Known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic location, Dakar has emerged as a major economic and political hub in the region.
Discover West Africa's most spectacular city - Wanderlust
Jan 17, 2022 · Perched at Africa’s westernmost point, cosmopolitan Dakar is a friendly, frenetic, and unforgettable introduction to West Africa, with some of the region’s best food and most hard-hitting history