Not all who wander are lost..

My adventures in Senegal as an Agriculture Peace Corps Volunteer.

Where in the World?

Where is Senegal?

It's right here!!!



My village is Ndioudiene. It's 15k away from Kaffrine- the heart of the peanut basin!
As a point of reference, the whole country is about the size of South Dakota.

People & Culture

  • Principle ethnicities include: Wolof (36%), Fulani (26.5%), Sereer (16.5%), Diola (9%), and Mandinka (6.5%).

Religion

Senegal takes pride in its religious tolerance, so much so that the government officially celebrates both Islamic and catholic holidays.
  • Islam: 90% of the population is Islamic. Sufism is the type of Islam practiced in Senegal. Its teachings are based on an ancient form of Islamic mysticism.
  • Christianity: 5% of the population is Christian, primarily catholic. 
  • Animism: Some people still follow traditional beliefs. Animism has also had a huge influence on Islam and Christianity in the country.

Environment

  • Tropical, hot, and humid. The rainy season is from December through April and the dry season is from May through November.
  • Average temperature is about 75°F.
  • Most of the landscape consists of dry, arid plains.















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