Capital: Dakar

Population: 15,184,689 (estimated in 2015)

Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Official Language: French

Unofficial Languages: Wolof, Jola, Mandinka, Pulaar

Main Religion: Islam

Ethnic Groups: Wolof, Pular, Serer, Soninke, Mandinka, Jola, and others

Largest Cities: Dakar, Pikine, Touba, Thiès Nones

Main Sport: Wrestling, Football

Political System: Republic