Saloum Delta | Senegal

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The Saloum Delta National Park is one of the richest African deltas. Its 500,000 hectares consist of mangroves, shellfish and artificial islands. Here, you can find mangroves teeming with lush flora and fauna, oysters, delicious seafood as well as hyenas and monkeys.

Saloum Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Island of Saint-Louis | Senegal

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Founded as a French colonial settlement in the 17th century, Saint-Louis was urbanised in the mid-19th century. It was the capital of Senegal from 1872 to 1957 and played an important cultural and economic role in the whole of West Africa.

At the bottom of the card you see Faidherbe Bridge over the Sénégal River, connecting the island of Saint-Louis to the African mainland.

Island of Saint-Louis is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bassari and Bedik people | Senegal

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The Bassari people are living in Senegal, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. The total population is between 10,000 and 30,000. The Bedick, or Bedik, are a minority ethnic group of Africa. They live in villages in the most isolated area of eastern Senegal.

Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 100 meters high Dindefelo Falls are part of the Niokolo-Koba National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage site.

Niokolo-Koba National Park | Senegal

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The one million hectares of protected land makes the Niokolo-Koba National Park the largest park in Senegal. The park is known for its abundance of wildlife. This includes a large population of elephants, lions, leopards, chimpanzees, baboons, hippos and the Western giant eland.

Niokolo-Koba National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Island of Gorée | Senegal

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Gorée is a tiny, car-free island off the coast of Dakar, in Senegal. It’s known for its role in the 15th- to 19th-century Atlantic slave trade. It was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast.

Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, its architecture is characterized by the contrast between the grim slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders.

Island of Gorée is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Senegalese Tirailleurs monument | Senegal

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The Senegalese Tirailleurs were a corps of colonial infantry in the French Army. They were initially recruited from Senegal. Tirailleur means something like riflemen.

The first Senegalese Tirailleurs were formed in 1857 and served France in a number of wars, including World War I

Dakar, capital of Senegal

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Dakar, capital of Senegal, located in West Africa. Only two months ago I received another card picturing this city. I feel very lucky!

You probably all have heard about the rally Paris-Dakar. It started almost 40 years ago, in December 1978. Until 2008 the rally finished in Dakar. But in following years start and finish is in South America.

Thank you very much Chris!

Dakar, capital of Senegal

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Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. The city is located on the west coast on the Cap-Vert Peninsula facing the Atlantic Ocean.

The African Renaissance Monument was erected in December 2010 in honor of the end of slavery and the continent's emergence from oppressive colonial regimes. Interesting facts: the monument is taller than the Statue of Liberty and was built by North Korea. 

A postcard from Senegal

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Senegal is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north.

The back of the card reads “Jeunes circoncis”. Circumcision is an important moment in the life of the young Senegalese boy. This practice existed long before the arrival of Islam in Senegal.

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Centenary of WWI stamp. 

A postcard from Sénégal

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The Republic of Senegal is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north.

The card shows local transport, a Baobab forest,  Serer  village and a Giant Kapok tree in Missirah.

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