The people of Senegal welcome our students

The population, paricularly in Dakar, is young, vibrant and diverse. It is open to visitors, tourists, business people and students from all over the world. Dakar’s people are tolerant, friendly, and accepting, especially of those who take time to learn and respect local customs. Senegal has maintained peace and stability, a vigorous multi-party democracy, and a viable economy.

A strikingly beautiful environment

Suffolk University Dakar is housed in modern facilities on the grounds of the Ecole Nationale d’Economie Appliquee near Cheikh Anta Diop University. Oue classrooms and offices are air-conditioned, and we have three computer labs with high-speed Internet access.

Some Senegal Facts

Population: 10,050,700 (October 2002).

Area Total: 196,190 square kilometers

Coast line: 700 km

Capital: Dakar

Main Cities:

• Dakar (population 2,384,000 in 2002)
• Thies (population 262,500 in 2002)
• Kaolack (population 227,300 in 2002)

Currency:

• The CFA Franc ($1 U.S. equals approximately CFA 500)

Main Ethnic Groups:

• Wolof (43.3%)
• Pular (23.8%)
• Serer (14.7%)
• Jola (3.7%)
• Mandinka (3.0%)
• Soninke (1.1%)
• European and Lebanese (1.0%)
• Other (9.4%)

Languages:

• French
• Wolof
• Pulaar
• Diola
• Mandingo

Religions:

• Muslims (92%)
• Indigenous beliefs (6%)
• Christian (2%)