La République du Sénégal (The Republic of Senegal)
Demographics (United Nations) |
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Population |
17,200,000 |
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Area |
200,000 sq. km (76,000 sq. mi) |
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Population density |
87/sq. km (230/sq. mi) |
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Growth rate p.a. |
2.81% (per 1,000: births 32, deaths 5) |
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Under 15 years |
42% |
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Urban dwellers |
48% (3.59% p.a.) |
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Largest cities |
Dakar 3,140,000; Thies 377,000; Rufisque 347,000 |
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Languages & peoples (World Christian Database) |
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Mother tongues |
36% Wolof, 25% Fulah, 11% Sere… |