Capital of Senegal and the westernmost point on the African mainland, facing historic Gorée Island just offshore.
The name is thought to derive from «dëkk-raw» or a related Wolof word referring to a wild tamarind tree that once grew abundantly at the original village site.
Dakar sits at the tip of the Cap-Vert peninsula, making it the westernmost city on the African mainland. It grew from a small fishing village into a major French colonial port before becoming the capital of an independent Senegal in 1960.
Just offshore lies Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest historical hubs of the transatlantic slave trade. It preserves the «House of Slaves», now a memorial documenting that tragic era.
The only city in the world spanning two continents, and former capital of three great empires.
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Islam's holiest city, the spiritual heart of Muslims worldwide, and home to the Holy Kaaba.
Learn the 28 Arabic letters and their sounds in a simplified way.
Flip the cards and find all the matching pairs in as few moves as possible.
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A fun coloring activity that introduces children to different farm animals and their sounds.