Located on the west coast of Africa, between 12?88 and 16?41 north latitude and 11?21 and 17?32 west longitude, Senegal's location at the western end of the African continent in its most advanced in the Atlantic Ocean, gives it a hub position linking Africa to the rest of the world. Acclaimed as the simplest and fastest gateway to West Africa, it opens up access to a common market of 300 million consumers. Senegal also serves as an important gateway to major export markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Economic indicators have been constantly improving for several years. Area: 196,722 km2 Capital: Dakar Population: 15 million inhabitants - Senegal is a country with a liberal economy where the private sector is fully supported by the authorities. The vast privatization program, free competition, the simplification of the regulatory and legal framework and the dynamism of the investment promotion system promote a healthy business climate. - An influential player in Africa, Senegal is a signatory to international conventions on environmental protection, human rights, trade, copyright, labor law, etc. He stands out for his leadership in making major decisions in favor of Africa.