Interesting things about Senegal – Trip to Senegal Africa

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Interesting Things about the Republic Of Senegal
Senegal is a beautiful country located in West
Africa. Officially known as the Republic of
Senegal, here are some amazing facts that you
will love to know before you get going on a trip
to Senegal, Africa. Everyone is well aware of Rap
Music and Rap God Akon. He was born and brought
up in the Republic of Senegal.
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Interesting Things about the Republic Of Senegal

• The National Anthem of Senegal, in its very first
  line, mentions instruments like Kora and
  Balafon.
• Griots are
• The traditional storytellers
• Singers
• Poets
• Musicians and
• Oral historians

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Interesting Things about the Republic Of Senegal

• Relationships of Fishermen and Hippos! Sounds
  interesting? While fishermen make a catch, the
  peaceful hippos enjoy the water. Although,
  sometimes hippos can turn enemies as recent news
  last year said, 25 fishermen were killed by
  Hippos!
• Senegal is also known as the Gateway of Africa
  only for the Senegal River. Thanks to the
  Portuguese and the French who made their way to
  Central Africa and Sudan through the Senegal
  River. Hadnt they colonized, neither would come
  the tag!

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Interesting Things about the Republic Of Senegal
Senegal being a Muslim country takes Eid al-Adha
very seriously! It is the time when goat and
sheep sells in high numbers and every family
wants an animal to sacrifice! Sad but traditional
and cultural! Not a very good time for People for
the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PeTA) to plan a
trip to Senegal, Africa!
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