Article Outline
| C |
|
Mining and Manufacturing
|
Phosphates are the leading mineral product of Senegal. In 2004 output totaled 576,000 metric tons. A petroleum refinery with an annual capacity of 900,000 metric tons makes use of imported oil. Other manufactures include food products, such as peanut oil, refined sugar, canned tuna, and flour; cement; fertilizers; textiles; chemicals; and tobacco products.
In 2003 Senegal produced 1,332 million kilowatt-hours of electricity. All electricity was thermally generated.
| E |
|
Transportation and Communications
|
Senegal is served by a good road network of 13,576 km (8,436 mi), of which 29 percent is paved. The country also has 906 km (563 mi) of railroads, which connect the cities along the coast and run inland to Mali. The government of Senegal operates radio and television broadcasting. In 1997 the country had 141 radio receivers and 37 television sets for every 1,000 inhabitants. Senegal has 5 daily newspapers, with a circulation of 45,000.
| F |
|
Currency and Foreign Trade
|
The currency is the CFA franc, consisting of 100 centimes (528 CFA francs equal U.S.$1; 2005 average). Central banking functions are exercised by the Central Bank of the West African States. Senegal has a chronic trade deficit. In 2003 exports earned $1,151 million and imports cost $2.4 billion. Major exports include basic manufactures, fish products, peanuts, petroleum products, and phosphates. Main imports are crude petroleum, basic manufactured goods, and grain. Chief trading partners for exports are France, Italy, Mali, Spain, India, and Côte d’Ivoire; principal partners for imports are France, Cameroon, Nigeria, Italy, Thailand, Algeria, China, and Japan.
The government of Senegal has encouraged tourism, and during the 1970s tourist facilities were greatly expanded. Among the country's attractions are its fine beaches and national parks, which include a wild game reserve. The country received about 769,000 visitors in 2005.
Hotmail
Messenger
My MSN
MSN Directory
