Dakar
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, lies on the Cape Verde Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean. The city is home to around 2.4 million people. Its name comes from the Wolof word dakhar, meaning tamarind tree. Dakar is an important transport hub with a large seaport and Diass airport. The climate is tropical, with temperatures ranging from 18°C in winter to 30°C in summer. The best time to visit is from November to May, when the weather is dry and pleasant.
