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    Senegal

    Senegal at a glance

    Capital city

    Dakar

    Population

    18.5 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $850/month (Numbeo/Local Estimates, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 67/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.05/5 — rank 84/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    French

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    People & culture

    Life here centers on Teranga, a profound cultural philosophy of hospitality that ensures newcomers feel like family immediately. It is a place where tradition and progress coexist beautifully, offering a warm, sun-drenched sanctuary for those seeking a new home.