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Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal, on the Cape Verde Peninsula on the country's Atlantic coast. It is the westernmost major city on the African mainland and Senegal's chief port and administrative centre.

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Population
1,278,469 1
Area (sq km)
79.83 1
Population Estimate Year
2023 1
Elevation (m)
22 1
Latitude
14.69278 degrees north 1
Longitude
17.44667 degrees west 1
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Associated With

Senegal, Countries
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Capital Of

Senegal, Countries

Dakar is the capital of Senegal.

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On Continent

Africa, Continents
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1. Dakar (Wikipedia)
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is the capital and largest city of Senegal
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1,278,469
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Population (2023 Census)
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79.83
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22 m (72 ft)
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14.69278°N 17.44667°W
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14.69278°N 17.44667°W
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14.69278°N 17.44667°W
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Senegal
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Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal.
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