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Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace talks, a southern separatist group sporadically has clashed with government forces since 1982. Senegal has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping.
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Surface Area: 196.190 sq km
Population: 10,852,147 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Western Africa
Capital City: Dakar
Head of State: Abdoulaye WADE
Prime Minister: Idrissa SECK
Independent since: 4 April 1960 (from France)
Currency: Franc (XOF)
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