1. Léopold Sédar Senghor
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2. Joal, present day senegal

3. Country The area of Senegal was once part of the West African Empire
The country takes its name from the river that runs along its northern and eastern borders
Large agriculture based on peanuts, millet, and sorghum

4. Population: 15,710,675 Male: 49.6% Female: 50.4% Wolof 43.3%
Pular 23.8%
Serer 14.7%
Jola 3.7%
Mandinka 3%
Soninke 1.1%
European and Lebanese 1%
Other 9.4%

5. Religion Christian 5% (mostly Roman Catholic) Muslim 94%
Indigenous Beliefs 1%
Most religions are mixed with different beliefs such as animism
They think suspiciously of those who do not practice a religion

6. Language French (Official) English Serer Alpuular Mandingo Diola
Bassari
Wolof
Dakar-Wolof, mix of Wolof, French, Arabic, and English

7. Culture Greetings are crucial in Senegal
Griot, keeper of knowledge and wisdom, well respected in society
Common instrument used is the Kora
Drums play important roll
Known for jewelry
Just as in most African countries, Animism plays a huge role in society

8. History
Paleolithic and Neolithic wall paintings, tools, and pottery have been found in the Senegal River valley
Had constant contact with North Africa
The Portuguese turned the island of Gorée into a graveyard for sailors and established a profitable trade in slaves and gold along the coast of Senegal
French established first settlements in 1638
In 1840, the French government declared Senegal a permanent French possession, abolished all forms of slavery, and granted full citizenship to those born in Senegal
On April 1960, Senegal was proclaimed an independent nation
The country's governing political party is the Senegalese Progressive Union (Union Progressiste Sénégalaise, or UPS), which was founded in 1949 and led by Léopold Sédar Senghor

9. Literary Tradition
Literature is usually written in French, but is also written in Arabic and Wolof
Deals with animism
Literature known world-wide thanks to Léopold Sédar Senghor

10. Léopold Sédar Senghor Born: October 9, 1906
Died: December 20, 2001(aged 95)
Place of Birth: Joal, modern day Senegal
Religion: Roman Catholicism
Education: University of Paris
Politics: First President of Senegal, socialist party
Relevant Literary or Philisophical Movement: Négritude
Genres: short stories, poems
Was known for animism, was a socialist but divided himself from Marxism

11. Sources
"Léopold Sédar Senghor." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 02 Oct
1902, By. "Senegal." Culture of. Advameg Inc., Web. 02 Oct
News." A Look at Senegal' S Culture and Economy. ChildFund, Web. 02 Oct

12. Léopold Sédar Senghor
Born: October 9,1906
Died: December 20, 2001