Cherished Memories of Africa — Page 27
19 Chapter 2 SENEGAL Introduction of Senegal • Capital: Dakar, the largest city with a population of 4 mil - lion. • Second largest city: Touba, centre of Muridiyyah sect; its population exceeds five hundred thousand. • Ex colonial rulers: France • Independence day: 23. 06. 1960 • Official language: French • Government: Semi-Presidential Republic • Population: 12,885,153 • Area: 196,712Km 2 (76000sq mi)