Africa
Senegal
Teranga hospitality, music, pink lakes and the Atlantic. Say salaam aleekum, and enjoy!
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Some border areas and parts of Casamance may be advised against.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 13:32
- Currency
- XOF
- Calling code
- +221
- Capital
- Dakar
- Languages spoken
- French
Respect & manners
- "Teranga" (hospitality) is a way of life: take time for greetings.
- Dress modestly outside beaches and resorts: shoulders and knees covered.
- Use your right hand to eat and to give.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during the day.
- Ask before taking photos of people.
- Bargaining is normal at markets.
The Zzz blog
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