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The Food of Senegal

The food markets of Senegal teem with colour- the bright garb of the vendors blending with their wares of tropical fruits and vegetables. Peanuts are the main crop of Senegal and everywhere the aroma of roasted peanuts permeates the air. Seafood is the mainstay of the diet.

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Touba: Holy Senegal

Touba is Senegal’s most Holy City and many Muslims make an annual pilgrimage here. Religion spread across Senegal in the 19th century through Sufi brotherhoods.  Each brotherhood follows the teachings of their spiritual leader – or marabout – who is deeply revered and wields great political and economic power.

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