Senegal While agriculture is the primary source of employment in rural Senegal, the economy is also driven by mining, construction, tourism and fisheries. The country is working on oil exploration projects and investors have signalled confidence in the country through Senegal’s successful Eurobond issuances in recent years. Name Republic of Senegal Capital Dakar Frequency of elections Every seven years Name of parliament National Assembly of Senegal Parliament website www.assemblee-nationale.sn Languages French, Wolof, Pulaar, Jola, Mandinka Area 196 722 km2 Population 13 635 927 (July 2014 est) Imports Food and beverages, capital goods, fuels Exports Fish, groundnuts (peanuts), petroleum products, phosphates, cotton Currency Communauté Financière Africaine franc Source: CIA World Factbook Image: Gallo/GettyImages
