Kaffrine Department (Kaffrine Department)
Kaffrine Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, and is located in the Kaffrine Region, formerly part of the Kaolack Region.
The main settlements are the communes of Kaffrine and Nganda. In addition there are the rural communities (Communautés rurales) of Boulel, Diamagadio, Diokoul Mbelbouck, Gniby, Kahi (rural district), Kathiotte and Médinatoul Salam.
==Historic sites in Kaffrine department ==
* Megalithic site of Keur Ali Ngane
* Megalithic site of Sorokogne
* Megalithic site of Keur Modi Toy
* Megalithic site of Pathé Tiangaye
* Megalithic site of Keur Ali Lobé
* Megalithic site of Kounou Mbayèn
The main settlements are the communes of Kaffrine and Nganda. In addition there are the rural communities (Communautés rurales) of Boulel, Diamagadio, Diokoul Mbelbouck, Gniby, Kahi (rural district), Kathiotte and Médinatoul Salam.
==Historic sites in Kaffrine department ==
* Megalithic site of Keur Ali Ngane
* Megalithic site of Sorokogne
* Megalithic site of Keur Modi Toy
* Megalithic site of Pathé Tiangaye
* Megalithic site of Keur Ali Lobé
* Megalithic site of Kounou Mbayèn
Map - Kaffrine Department (Kaffrine Department)
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Country - Senegal
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Senegal is notably the westernmost country in the mainland of the Old World, or Afro-Eurasia. It owes its name to the Senegal River, which borders it to the east and north. The climate is typically Sahelian, though there is a rainy season. Senegal covers a land area of almost 197000 km2 and has a population of around million. The state is a unitary presidential republic; since the country's foundation in 1960, it has been recognized as one of the most stable countries on the African continent.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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XOF | West African CFA franc | Fr | 0 |
ISO | Language |
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FR | French language |
WO | Wolof language |