Dakar: Place of contrast and wonders

Dakar is a place of wonders. With relative stability, peace and security, the city has become one of the safest places in West Africa for the last decade. Gifted with coastal line and beautiful white sand beaches, great French restaurants, a booming social life, opportunities for surfing, and a tolerant Islam have made of Dakar one of the most hospitable destinations in the region. Dakar is culturally diverse, politically stable and very "Teranga" (welcoming). The cosmopolitan aspect of the city invites to curiosity and discovery.

Nevertheless, the old and the new Dakar live in contrast and cohabitate with great difficulty. The advent of new infrastructures like roads, hotels, and housing development has created impetus for the rich to buy new cars and other luxurious toys. The gap between poor and rich is becoming more apparent and social tension is on the rise.

Even though Senegalese people do not complain about their social or economic condition, more and more people starts to voice their frustration on radio talk shows and newspapers. For the most part, the Senegalese authorities have been able to contain the discontents and keep the city at float.

Dakar is the capital city of Senegal. It is estimate that at least 3 million peoples live in the city. Unemployment is wide spread but the Senegalese Diaspora is faithful to their family members which keeps the informal sector at bay.

With the new development in the service industries, the city is spreading south from Little Mbao to the balneal of Sally.

Please join me for tour of one of the most beautiful places in West Africa!

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