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The flag of Senegal was most recently adopted on 20 August 1960. It consists of Ethiopia's pan-African colors. The green symbolizes the abundance of the land, yellow the sun, and red sacrifice and power. Senegal's openness to the world is shown by the five points of the star, each representing a continent.
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The common name of the country is Senegal. The official name is the Republic of Senegal (République du Sénégal).
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The national anthem of Senegal is “Pluck Your Koras, Strike the Balafons.” Koras and balafons are instruments that may be used to play this anthem. Adopted in 1960. Lyrics by Senegal's first president, Léopold Sédar Senghor; music by Herbert Pepper.
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Capital: Dakar
Current Time: 6:40 AM
Latitude: 14.40
Longitude: -17.26
Population: 12,853,259 (rank=68)
Area, sq. mi.: 75,749 (rank=85)
Area, sq. km.: 196,180
Human Dev. Index rank: 156 of 177 countries
Adjusted for women: 134 of 156 countries
Real GDP per capita: $1,792
Adult literacy rate: 51% (male); 29% (female)
Infant mortality rate: 77 per 1,000 births
Life expectancy: 60 (male); 64 (female)
Currency: CFA franc
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