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A trip to Dakar with observations

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November 15th 2010
Dear Family and Friends My trip to Dakar was quite eventful. Overall was not enamored with Dakar. It was big, dusty, dirty, busy, angry city. It was amazing to see hallmarks of western civilization in Africa though. There were high-rises, fancy cars, rich business men, paved streets and side walks etc. However, Dakar, much to my peers disappointment, had not yet truly submitted to western Capit ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Saint-Louis Region » Saint-Louis

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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... ... read more