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Podor, Senegal: a fishing town on the West African coast
Located in the north of Senegal, Podor is an important city in the St. Louis region, situated on the left bank of the Senegal River, about 400 kilometers from the capital, Dakar. As a historic river port, Podor was once an important trading post during the French colonial period, and its name is derived from the local Fulani word "podhore", meaning "place of waiting", reflecting its status as a hub of commerce and travel.
Natural and Human Characteristics
The city is surrounded by fertile alluvial plains, where agriculture is based on the cultivation of rice and tomatoes, and fishing is the mainstay of the local economy. Podol retains a collection of 19th century colonial buildings, including the iconic mud-brick fort and a traditional Sufi mosque. The cool climate of the annual dry season (November-May) attracts visitors for bird watching, and the neighboring Diulin National Bird Sanctuary is an important habitat for migratory birds.
Transportation and Regional Status
Connected to the city of Saint-Louis by the RN2 highway, Podol functions as a key node for the Senegal River navigation and cross-border trade with Mauritania. The city has a population of about 12,000, with a predominantly Wolof and Fulani population, which maintains a distinctive semi-nomadic cultural tradition, characterized by handicrafts and traditional music.
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