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Flag of Senegal

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Quick Facts

Capital
Dakar
Flag adopted
1960
Population
18,593,258
Area
196,722 km²
Languages
French
Currency
West African CFA franc (Fr) — XOF
Demonym
Senegalese
Government
presidential republic
Subregion
Western Africa
Driving side
Right
Timezones
UTC
Independence
1960

Religions

  • Muslim 97.2%
  • Christian 2.7%

About This Flag

The flag of Senegal is a vertical tricolor of green, yellow, and red, with a five-pointed green star centered on the yellow band. Adopted on August 20, 1960, when Senegal gained independence from France, the design was established after the brief Mali Federation dissolved and Senegal removed the federation's human figure, replacing it with the star.

The green-yellow-red palette reflects Pan-African unity. Green represents Islam and hope, yellow stands for wealth and the fruit of labor, and red recalls the sacrifice of those who fought for freedom.

The green star signifies African unity and hope.

What the colors & design mean

Green symbolizes Islam, the dominant religion, and hope; yellow represents natural wealth and productive labor; red honors the sacrifice made during the struggle for independence. The green star signifies African freedom and dignity.

green yellow red

Pattern: Vertical Stripes

Bordering countries (5)

🇬🇲 Gambia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau 🇲🇱 Mali 🇲🇷 Mauritania

Fun Facts

  • The Dakar Rally, one of the world's most famous off-road races, was originally named after Senegal's capital and finished there for decades.
  • Senegal's national dish, thieboudienne (fish and rice), was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2021.
  • The country has never experienced a coup d'etat, making it one of Africa's most politically stable nations.
  • Lake Retba (Lac Rose) near Dakar turns vivid pink due to Dunaliella salina algae, especially during the dry season.

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