Senegal

Cultures of the World

by Elizabeth Berg

The westernmost country in mainland Africa, Senegal has a complex and varied history. Home to one of Africa's earliest recorded kingdoms in the early ninth century, Senegal was later colonized by both the Portuguese and the French. Since its independence in 1960, the country has managed to unite its various cultures and language traditions into a peaceful and stable society. Informative sidebars and colorful photographs accompany the text and allow readers to learn more about Senegal's rich culture.

Genres: Africa

128 pages, Library Binding

First published April 1, 1999

About the author

Born 1953. Published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Not the Oprah Book Club novelist.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Cote · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of information. Well written.

[Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Senegal
The furthest West in Africa

The good:
They have baobab trees, some over 1,200 years old! Amazing birdwatching! Gorgeous pink lake!

The bad:
Senegal profited off selling slaves BEFORE Europeans arrived (Trans-Saharan trade pre-15th century), DURING European, and continued profiting off selling slaves AFTER Europeans had already Abolished theirs.

The encouraging:
They made wildlife parks to protect local wildlife, have many world heritage sites, and thriving music and dance culture!