Countries that border Senegal
Senegal shares land borders with 5 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Senegal's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Senegal
- CapitalDakar
- RegionWestern Africa
- Land borders5
- Area196,722 km²
- Population18,593,258
- ISO codeSN
Learning Senegal on the map
Knowing which countries border Senegal is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Senegal and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Senegal?
Senegal borders 5 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania.
Which countries share a border with Senegal?
The countries bordering Senegal are: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania.
What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.