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Quiz: Senegal

  1. What was the capital?

    • Dakar
    • Vienna
    • Santiago
    • Brasília
    Answer

    Dakar — Capital: Dakar.

  2. When was Senegal founded?

    • 20 August 1960, independence from France
    • 5 August 1960, independence from France as Upper Volta
    • 27 April 1961, independence from Britain
    • 6 December 1917, independence declared from Russia
    Answer

    20 August 1960, independence from France — Founded: 20 August 1960, independence from France.

  3. What form of government does Senegal have?

    • Presidential republic
    • A governor appointed by the British monarch, with an elected chief minister and legislative council under the ministerial system adopted in 2021
    • Constitutional monarchy with strong princely powers
    • Military transitional rule since the 2023 coup
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Senegal is a West African country on the Atlantic, surrounding the Gambia.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Senegal is a West African country on the Atlantic, surrounding the Gambia.