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City Name: Dakar
Where is it located?: On a small peninsula in Senegal sits the city of Dakar
Why do people go there?: Travelers tend to not spend much time in Dakar, as they prefer relaxing clean beaches, compared to the hot, dirty, chaotic street of the capital city. It does have some good food, though.
How do travelers get there?: You can reach Dakar International Airport from much of West Africa and a few European destinations, mainly Paris. There are buses and taxis that will take you to Dakar from Mauritania, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. A Train from Mali also connects to Dakar.
Currency: CFA Franc
City Code: No City_Code
Other phone tips: Phone services are available in the hotels and in the numerous "Tele-Centres" located most major intersection in almost every city.
Population: 2100000
Languages: French, English, Wolof
Neighborhoods: Medina
Attractions: Dakar's IFAN Museum, Palais Presidentiel, March� Sandaga
Accommodations: Dakar Hostels
Tourist Office: Senegal Tourism Office
Off-the-beaten-path: Cap Manuel, Goree Island
Health Issues: Malaria, Bilharzia, Cholera
When to go: Dry from September to June. Light rain in July and August, mostly at night. Temperatures in the 80's from May to November, in the 70's from December to April.
Common Phrases: Asalamu aleikum : Peace be with you, Wa aleikum salam : Peace be with you too, Nanga def: How are you?, Nanga tudd: what's your name? Man, X la tudd: My name is X, Baal ma: I'm sorry, Wao: yes, Dedete: no, Dama khiff: I am hungry, Dama mar: I am thirsty, Lii niata: How much is it?, Fan la: Where is it? Mangui dem: Good bye
City Specific Events: Paris to Dakar Annual Rally: January
How to get around?: A good way to visit Dakar is to ride the train called, "Le Petit Train Blanc" which is a 90 minute ride through the city
Good to know: Two weeks prior to visiting Senegal, you must be vaccinated against meningitis and yellow fever. If you visit the country in the rainy season, make sure to bring anti-malaria pills.


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