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Local name: Senegal
Capital: Dakar
Government: republic
Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF)
Official language: French
Other languages spoken: Wolof, Pulaar, Jola, Mandinka

Brief History. Though ancient historically, Senegal came to European attention in the 15th century. Portugal was the first country to try to exert its hegemony over the area, but soon found itself in competition with the British, Dutch, and French. French control was virtually unchallenged after 1659. Senegal became a French colony in the 20th century. It was not until 1946 that a territorial assembly was set up with powers that gradually were extended over the next years. Independence was achieved in 1960 after Senegal seceded from the newly created Federation of Mali.

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