Dakar, the capital of Senegal, is a coastal city located on the Cape Verde Peninsula, the westernmost point of mainland Africa. It was once a hub of the transatlantic slave trade. Once a French colony, Senegal gained independence in 1960 and retains French as its official language. Today Senegal is famous for its music, particularly mbalax, and its strong traditions of storytelling and dance.
On the postcard: monument Demba et Dupont, war memorial: two bronze statues represent a Senegalese rifleman and a French soldier, standing together and looking in the same direction — the tribute to the brave Senegalese tirailleurs and their French counterparts who fought valiantly during both World Wars.
