Ambassador: Mr. Lu Shaye
Address: Rue 18, Prolongee, Fann Residence, Dakar, Senegal (B.P. 342)
Tel: +221-8697701 (switchboard), +221-8647775
Fax: +221-8647780 

 Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office
Tel: +221-8647957
Fax: +221-8647956, 8240062
Immigration Office
Tel: +221-8645126

 Brief Intro
The Republic of Senegal is located in the west end of the projecting part in western Africa, lying in the south edge of Sahara. It has tropical savanna climate. The weather is mild in the coast area and torrid in the hinterland. July to October is the rainy season. The capital is the transportation hub of western Africa, having dozens of flights to some 20 countries in Europe, America and other region in Africa. Island of Gore which is about 2.5 kilometers east of Dakar was once the gathering point of Africa slave trade. It has been listed in world's cultural heritage. Sain Louis is also a famous historical city. June to September is the high season to travel Senegal.    
Neighboring countries: Algeria, Libya, Benin, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad
Land Area: about 196,722 square kilometers (75,955 square miles)
Capital: Dakar   
Time: It is the same as GMT and 8 hours later than Beijing Time. 
Language: French is the official language. Wolof is spoken by eighty percent of the people.
Major Religions: Islam (over 90%), Fetishism
Currency: centime, CFA franc  

 Major Holidays:
New Year's Day (January 1); National Day (April 4); Good Friday; Easter; Labor Day (May 1); Day of Association (May 24); Assumption (August 15); All Saints' Day (November 1); Christmas (December 25);
Islamic festivals: Islam New Year, Eid-Ul-Azha (Corban Festival), Eid-Ul-Fitr (End of the Ramadan) 

 Notices for Chinese Going to Senegal
1. Due to the incapability of visa through Senegal's embassy in China, Chinese should apply for visa through partners in Senegal. Usually the process takes a long time for complicated formalities.

2. Passport, valid visa, entry permit, disembarkation card and International Certificate of Vaccination should be shown when enter the country. Foreign exchange control is applied in Senegal. Without the approval of Senegal Custom, foreign exchange more than 3,000 USD is not allowed to bring out of the country.

 Please contact Embassy of Senegal in China if Senegaleses have troubles there. 

 Related China Embassies in Africa: Embassy of China in Victoria, Seychelles
                                                             Embassy of China in Sierra Leone
                                                             Embassy of China in South Africa