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History
Between the 12-14th century, this empire was on the rise in the area of modern-day Senegal
Jolof empire
In the 1440s, this European country was the first to arrive, not just in Senegal, but in all of Africa, and they reached Senegal's river estuary
Portugal
In 1588, this European country established a slave port on one of Senegal's island
Netherlands
In 1659, this European country founded the city of St-Louis and it becomes a key slave-trading port (this country would also go on to pretty much colonise Senegal up until its independence in the 20th century)
France
Between 1756-63, this European country managed to conquer Senegal and forms a joint colony with another one of their colonies for a few years, until the latter regained it
United Kingdom
Independence
1960
Between 1982-1989, Senegal and Gambia formed this confederation
Senegambia
Society
Language
French
Nationality
Senegalese
Main Religion
Islam
National Animal
African Lion
National Sport
Wrestling
One of the few countries in the world with evidence of continuous human life from the ___________ period
Paleolithic
Geography
Capital
Dakar
Second-Largest City
Pikine
Bordering Oceans
Atlantic ocean
Infamous island belonging to Senegal that used to be called "House of the Slaves", where, during 15-19th century, the island was the main transshipment point for slaves in the world