Is Senegal part of a larger region and are there distinct regions in Senegal?

Question

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Answer 1

Senegal is a country in Africa

It does have several regions. See map at:

http://www.enda.sn/energie/desertif/senegal2.gif

Answer 2

Senegal used to be part of French West Africa, Dakar was its capital as a matter of fact, but when the colonies ended it became it's own country with its present border. Dakar has been a major shipping port for hundreds of years from before the slave trade.