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20 • Currency: CFA franc; currently 1000CFA franc = 6. 58 Euro • Neighbouring countries: The Gambia, Mauritania, Guin- ea-Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Mali • Weather: very pleasant in Dakar, rest of the country hot • Source of income: Agriculture, fishing, tourism • M’Bour city is the centre of tourism, has a very pleasant weather; is a city of hotels. • Prominent Muslim Sects: Tijaniyya, Muridiyya, Qadiriyya, Lyon Some Useful Information The summary of my 25 years’ stay in Senegal is: • The country is known as ‘teranga’ (hospitable) – they re - spect the guests a great deal. • They have a lot of human sympathy • They are very well-mannered and sociable • They are religiously-inclined by nature • Every kind of good and halal food is available – unlike many other African countries • Dakar is very beautiful city designed by the French government with special interest, it is about 40 km long and a few kilometers wide and is a peninsula. • Senegal is greatly affected by Western Sahara, therefore, trees are scarce as one approaches Mauritania. • At dinner time, they invite every one whether acquainted or a stranger. • Politically, Senegal is looked at with respect by the neighbouring countries.