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• Senegal is located at advanced most Western of the African continent in the Atlantic Ocean. It is the crossroads of mairitime and air main roads. The country is bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Gambia, and the Atlantic Ocean. Once owned by France it gained independence on August 20, 1960,

    Leonard Senghor became the first president of Senegal. In 1962 Prime Minister Mamadoa Dru was arrested for trying to overthrow the president. The office of Prime Minister was taken away but, reinstated in 1970 by the voters. In the 1960's and 1970's a severe drought crippled Senegal's economy and killed many people. In 1981 Senegal helped fight rebels in Gambia and in 1982  Gambia and SEnegal joined forces to create and new federation called Senegambia. The Federation was designed to help the countries economy's but, it did not and the Senegambia dissolved.

President Abdoulage Lagging  Former President Leonard Senghor
 
 
 
 

Geography

• Capital: Dakar
• Other Cities: Thies, Nayo, Kolado
• Landforms: Atlantic Ocean, Senegal River
• Climate: Tropical, hot and humid, May to November rainy season, December to April dry season
• Geography: Generally low, rolling, plains rising to foothills in south east part of the country
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• Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc A.K.A XOF
• GDP (per capita): $1,600
• Labor force breakdown: 60% agriculture
• Inflation rate: 1.5%
• Major exports: Fish, Grand Nut, Petroleum Phosphates, and Cotton
• Import Partners: Nigeria, France, Italy, Thailand, Germany, United States
• Export Partners: France, Italy, Spain, Mali
• Debt: $ 4.1 Billion

People

• Population: 10,284,929
• Ethnic Groups: Wolof 43.3%, Pular 23.8%, Seree 14.7%, Jola 3.7%, Mondinka 3%, Soninke 1.1%
• Languages: French, Wolof, Pularr, Jola, Mandinkia
• Religions: Muslim 92%, Igneous 6%, Christianity 2%
• Literary Rate: 33.1%
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Tile- Senegal Player Under Investigation
Author- Associated Press
Date- May 28, 2002
Source- Associated Press
Location- Seoul

    The Senegal mid fielder Khalilou Fadiga is under investigation for stealing a valuable gold necklace, police say. He was stopped by police with another teammate in Daegu but, not arrested. The Senegalese players are denying all allegations. Police are still investigating the case.

    I think if the player is guilty he is very foolish. He has trained years to get to the World Cup and he almost blows it by stealing. He has ashamed himself, his team, and his whole country. I think he should apologize and let the whole thing blow over.
 
 
 

Star Player

• Name: Elhadji Diouf
• Date of Birth: January 15, 1981
• Height: 5'11 ft
• Weight: 163 lbs
• Clubs: Sochaux, Rennes, Lens
• Profile: During the qualifying rounds Senegal scored fourteen goals, nine came from Elhadji Diouf. The young striker who moved from Rennes to Lens at the start of the 2000-1 season, is a very strong runner and the Senegalese fans love him. Being in the spotlight has clearly done Diouf lots of good. Coach Bruno Metsu is thrilled with his young star. "I don't care what he does in his spare time," Metsu says in response on Diouf having a bad boy image. ''All that counts in my book is his performance on the pitch. And I'm more happy with that."

• Finals Group: Group A
• Schedule: May 31 France @Seoul, June 6 Denmark @ Daegu, June 11 Urugay @ Suwon
• Results: Senegal 1    France 0
• Prediction: Third place in Finals Group
• Team Profile: Senegal is at their first World Cup ever and the task they face looks daunting. THey will face three other very experienced teams in France, Denmark, and Uruguay. JUst getting past the first round is a huge accomplishment for this young African team. Every player on this team is a young star from the French League. To get to The World Cup Senegal beat Cameron in the African Cup final. This team has had a major change since January 2001 when their coach Peter Schnittger was replaced by Frenchman Bruno Metsu.. He has showed this team how to win and how to be fearless. Mabey that will help them be the biggest surprise of this years World Cup.