Senegal Challenge: 20 Questions for True Fans Only

Total Questions: 20 | Topic: Senegal | Updated: Jan 25, 2023

Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa, on the Atlantic Ocean coastline.

From the obvious to the obscure, this quiz covers it all! With 20 questions on Senegal, it's the perfect way to test your knowledge. Think you have what it takes to score 100%? Discover your unique strengths.

Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa, on the Atlantic Ocean coastline.

From the obvious to the obscure, this quiz covers it all! With 20 questions on Senegal, it's the perfect way to test your knowledge. Think you have what it takes to score 100%? Discover your unique strengths.

What does Senegal's flag look like?

What was the population of Senegal in 2021, given that it was 10,673,535 in 2003?

16,876,720
24,302,477
29,365,493
15,864,117

What is the name of the highest point in Senegal, which is [NOT FOUND IN JSON] above sea level?

What is the name of the highest point in Senegal, which is above sea level?

Nepen Diakha
Cap-Vert (volcano)
Assirik
Népin Cliff

Senegal's highest point is Népin Cliff with an elevation of 531 Meters above sea level.

Senegal Demographics Fact

Senegal has a population of around 16.9 million, about 42 percent of whom live in rural areas.

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Which currency does Senegal use today?

Aksumite Currency
Aureus
Akçe
West African CFA Franc

The currency used in Senegal is the West African CFA Franc. Prior to this, the was used. The West African CFA Franc is represented by the symbol F.
The West African CFA franc is the currency used by eight independent states in West Africa which make up the West African Economic and Monetary Union : Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte dIvoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.

Senegal Demographics Fact

Senegal has a wide variety of ethnic groups and, as in most West African countries, several languages are widely spoken.

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Do you know when was Senegal founded?

Jan 1, 1962
Jan 1, 1960
Jan 1, 1953
Jan 1, 1970

Could you possibly let me know what the capital city of Senegal is?

Dakar
Rufisque
Saint-Louis
Kaolack

Dakar is the capital city of Senegal.
Dakar, is the capital and largest city of Senegal.

Senegal Demographics Fact

Senegal is a secular state, although Islam is the predominant religion in the country, practiced by 96.6% of the country's population; the Christian community, at 3.3% of the population, are mostly Catholics but there are also diverse Protestant denominations.

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The President Of Senegal is Macky Sall.
Can you tell which of the following images shows Macky Sall?

The current President Of Senegal is Macky Sall ,who is a member of the Senegalese Democratic Party. Macky Sall took office on Mar 31, 2012.
Macky Sall is a Senegalese politician who has been President of Senegal since April 2012.

Senegal Economy Fact

Senegal's economy gains most of its foreign exchange from fish, phosphates, groundnuts, tourism, and services.

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DE is the country code of [url class="tippy_vc" href="#582"]Germany[/url]. [br] Can you tell what Senegal's country code is?

DE is the country code of Germany.
Can you tell what Senegal's country code is?

SN
PL
IT
IL

Do you happen to know who the mayor of Senegal's capital city, [url class="tippy_vc" href="#11187"]Dakar[/url], is?

Do you happen to know who the mayor of Senegal's capital city, Dakar, is?

Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye
Barthélémy Dias
Aida Mbodj
Cheikh Bamba Dièye

Barthélémy Dias, belonging to the Socialist Party Of Senegal, has held the position of mayor of Dakar since Feb 17, 2022.

Senegal Geography Fact

Senegal has a tropical climate with pleasant heat throughout the year with well-defined dry and humid seasons that result from northeast winter winds and southwest summer winds.

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Do you know who wrote Senegal's anthem lyrics?

Rabindranath Tagore
Léopold Sédar Senghor
France Prešeren
Justin Lhérisson

Senegal's anthem was written by Léopold Sédar Senghor.
Léopold Sédar Senghor was a Senegalese poet, politician and cultural theorist who was the first president of Senegal (1960–80).

Senegal Government And Politics Fact

Senegal is a republic with a presidency; the president is elected every five years as of 2016, previously being seven years from independence to 2001, five years from 2001 to 2008, and seven years again from 2008 to 2016, by adult voters.

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I was wondering if you could tell me what the current VAT rate in Senegal is?

21.00%
18.00%
20.00%
19.00%

Senegal's lowest point is the [url class="tippy_vc" href="#324"]Atlantic Ocean[/url]. [br]Can you tell what the elevation is?

Senegal's lowest point is the Atlantic Ocean.
Can you tell what the elevation is?

7 Metres
0 Metres
8 Metres
1 Metres

Senegal's lowest point is the Atlantic Ocean with an elevation of 0 Meters above sea level.
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the worlds five oceans, with an area of about 106,460,000 km2 (41,100,000 sq mi).

Senegal History Fact

Senegal experienced its second peaceful transition of power, and its first from one political party to another.

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Would you happen to know which of the following bodies of water is located in or near Senegal?

North Pacific Ocean
South Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean

Senegal is located near the Atlantic Ocean.
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the worlds five oceans, with an area of about 106,460,000 km2 (41,100,000 sq mi).

Senegal Fact

Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa, on the Atlantic Ocean coastline.

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Senegal shares a sea or land border with [url class="tippy_vc" href="#3051"]Guinea[/url] & [url class="tippy_vc" href="#2769"]Mali[/url]. With which other location does Senegal share a sea or land border with?

Senegal shares a sea or land border with Guinea & Mali. With which other location does Senegal share a sea or land border with?

Angola
Togo
South Africa
Mauritania

Senegal shares a sea or land border with the following locations:

Mauritania
Mali
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
The Gambia

Senegal Fact

Senegal is notably the westernmost country in the mainland of the Old World, or Afro-Eurasia.

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What is the motto of Senegal?

One People, One Goal, One Faith
Justice, Liberty, Prosperity
Unity, Dignity, Work
Simply Beautiful

What is the timezone of Senegal?

UTC±00:00
UTC+08:45
UTC+12:30
UTC+00:20

Which of the following organizations has Senegal been a member of? [br](Select 2 answers)

Which of the following organizations has Senegal been a member of?
(Select 2 answers)

Group On Earth Observations
Economic Community Of West African States
Académie Des Inscriptions Et Belles-Lettres
Ministry Of Culture

The following organizations have been among those that Senegal has been a part of:

Title	Date	Image
United Nations	1960
African Union
World Trade Organization
Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation	1969
International Bank For Reconstruction And Development	1962
International Development Association	1962
International Finance Corporation	1962
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency	1988
International Centre For Settlement Of Investment Disputes	1967
African Development Bank
African Union – United Nations Hybrid Operation In Darfur
Organisation Of African, Caribbean And Pacific States

Senegal Demographics Fact

The Wolof are the largest single ethnic group in Senegal at 43%; the Fula and Toucouleur (also known as Halpulaar'en, literally "Pulaar-speakers") (24%) are the second biggest group, followed by the Serer (14.7%), then others such as Jola (4%), Mandinka (3%), Maures or (Naarkajors), Soninke, Bassari and many smaller communities (9%).

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Is this song the anthem of Senegal?

True
False

The national anthem of Senegal is Le Lion Rouge.
Le Lion rouge, also known as Pincez tous vos koras, frappez les balafons, is the national anthem of Senegal.