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Senegal is located in West Africa, bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia. It is a small yet diverse country with a total land area of 75,955 square miles. Senegal has a diverse terrain ranging from low-lying coastal plains to rolling hills and rugged mountains in the interior. The coastline of Senegal stretches for 531 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. Along the coastline visitors can find some of the best beaches in the region with white sands and crystal clear waters. Popular beaches include Popenguine Beach which offers sheltered waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling as well as Saly Beach which boasts pristine sands and sheltered waters ideal for kayaking and fishing. Inland visitors can explore lush mountain reserves such as Niokolo Koba National Park which covers 2,000 acres on Senegal’s highest peak. Here visitors can explore hiking trails that wind through thick forests past hidden waterfalls, over rugged peaks, and through exotic wildlife habitats filled with rare birds and animals from around the world. Other popular attractions include Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary where visitors can explore gardens filled with rare plants from around the world as well as Bandia Reserve which provides stunning views across the countryside on a clear day. Check bridgat for Senegal Weather and Climate.