What is St Louis Senegal?

Saint Louis or Saint-Louis, known to locals as Ndar, is the capital of Senegal's Saint-Louis Region. Located in the northwest of Senegal, near the mouth of the Senegal River, and 320 km north of Senegal's capital city Dakar, it has a population officially estimated at 258,592 in 2021.

What is the oldest city in Senegal?

Saint-Louis Saint-Louis, founded in 1659, is the oldest colonial city on the western African coast and was the administrative capital of the French West African territories of Mauritania and Senegal.

Where is St Louis island?

Paris, France Île Saint-Louis (French: [il sɛ̃ lwi]), eleven hectares in size, is one of two natural islands in the Seine river, in Paris, France (the other natural island is the Île de la Cité, where Notre-Dame de Paris is located).

Is St Louis an island?

At the very heart of Paris in the 4th arrondissement, you can admire a calm and peaceful neighbourhood with a village atmosphere: the Island of St Louis (Ile Saint-Louis). Along with its neighbouring island, the Island of the City (Ile de la Cité), it's one of the two natural islands in the Seine in Paris.

Who discovered Senegal?

In the mid-15th century, the Portuguese landed on the Senegal coastline, followed by traders representing other countries, including the French. Various European powers — Portugal, the Netherlands, and Great Britain — competed for trade in the area from the 15th century onward.

How many states are there in Senegal?

Senegal is subdivided into 14 regions (French: régions, singular – région), each of which is administered by a Conseil Régional (pl.: Conseils Régionaux) elected by population weight at the arrondissement level.

What is Senegal known for?

Senegal is known for its delicious cuisine The country gleans its culinary inspiration from far and wide, combining French and North African influences with ancient local traditions. The staple dish for most families is thiéboudienne (fish and rice). You'll find thousands of different variations around the country.