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Dakar, Senegal: The Vibrant Capital of the West African Coast
Dakar, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Senegal, is located on the Cape Verde Peninsula, the westernmost tip of the African continent, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean. As an important economic, transportation and cultural center in West Africa, the city is known for its spirited street art, colonial architecture and modern urbanism.
History, Culture and Geography
Dakar is steeped in history, with the island of Gorée, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, once an important transit point for the African slave trade. The city's landmarks include the 49-meter-high African Renaissance Monument and Lake Rose, which is pink due to saline microbes. Its savannah climate maintains year-round temperatures between 17 and 30 degrees Celsius.
Economic status and city life
Home to about 80% of Senegal's industrial enterprises, the port of Dakar is the second largest container port in West Africa. The annual Dakar Biennale attracts artists from all over the world, and the famous Paris-Dakar Rally continues the city's adventurous spirit even though it has moved to South America. The local specialties of grilled fish cuisine and the Reggaeba music festival showcase the city's unique cultural attractions.
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Today is 2026-02-27
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