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Senegal Neighboring Countries

Senegal is located in Western Africa (Africa), with its capital in Dakar. The official language is French. The currency is West African CFA franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Senegal? Senegal shares land borders with 5 countries. These Senegal neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Senegal at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Senegal neighboring countries are: Gambia, Mauritania, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Mali. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Senegal and its border countries. The map highlights Senegal in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Senegal

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Senegal?

Senegal shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Senegal?

The neighboring countries of Senegal are: Gambia, Mauritania, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Mali.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Senegal?

Countries in Africa with 5 land borders: Uganda, Kenya, Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Senegal?

Countries in Africa with more than 5 land borders: Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Niger, DR Congo, Burkina Faso, and 7 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Senegal?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 5 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, and 27 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Senegal?

The capitals of countries bordering Senegal are:
  • Gambia: Banjul
  • Mauritania: Nouakchott
  • Guinea: Conakry
  • Guinea-Bissau: Bissau
  • Mali: Bamako

What are the country codes of Senegal's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Senegal's neighbors are:
  • Gambia: GM (ISO 2) / GMB (ISO 3)
  • Mauritania: MR (ISO 2) / MRT (ISO 3)
  • Guinea: GN (ISO 2) / GIN (ISO 3)
  • Guinea-Bissau: GW (ISO 2) / GNB (ISO 3)
  • Mali: ML (ISO 2) / MLI (ISO 3)