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Senegal is a former French colony in West Africa. You might have heard a lot about its capital Dakar in the context of the famous Dakar Rally, but what do we really know about the country itself?

Senegal is a really unique place with its special charm: muslim traditions coexist with witchcraft, colorful fishing boats contrast with dusty streets and poverty doesn’t hinder people from being happy!

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Chapters:
00:00 Senegal: not a regular Muslim Country
02:17 Dakar: Senegal’s capital
06:04 Touba: center of Mouridism, home of Marabout and the famous mosque
17:08 Rural life in Africa: visiting a Senegalese village
29:53 Fishing in the Atlantic Ocean: colorful boats and the catch
35:42 Economics of Senegal: how poor are people here?
39:18 Island of Gorée: remnants of past glory
42:56 Football: last hope for street children
47:40 Final thoughts on Africa’s most colorful country