Senegal Quiz

Take our online Senegal trivia quiz and see how much you know about Senegal. Discover interesting facts about the country!

1. WARM-UP: In 1960 Senegal gained its independence from which European Country?

Italy
France
Spain
Portugal

2. In the 20th Century Senegal twice become a federation for a short period of time with which two countries on different occasions

Mali and Gambia
Mali and Guinea Bissau
Gambia and Guinea Bissau
Guinea Bissau and Guinea

3. What % of children in Senegal live in poverty?

27%
37%
47%
57%

4. To what age can children in Senegal expect to live?

59 years
63 years
67 years
71 years

5. What % of the rural population rely on waterholes for their water supply?

17%
27%
37%
47%

6. According to UNESCO, the literacy rate for boys is 64.8%, what is it for girls?

29.8%
39.8%
49.8%
59.8%

7. How many people live in an average village in Senegal?

100
1000
2000
4000

8. Which of the following is not an ethnic group in Senegal?

Toba
Wolof
Pular
Mandinka

9. What is the average number of children in a Senegalese family?

2
4
6
8

10. Which of the following statements about Senegal is not true?

Although a 95% Muslim state, Senegal's first president was Catholic
Despite a population of nearly 18 million, Senegal has 25 political parties
Over 45,000 people are on the internet in Senegal
Senegal is home to the most westerly point in the whole of Africa

Online Senegal Trivia Quiz