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See the beautiful sunset in Dakar, the westernmost point of Africa

Dakar is located at the tip of the Cape Verde Peninsula in the westernmost part of Africa, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital and largest city of Senegal, as well as an important gateway and transportation hub in West Africa. Travel guide - Gorée Island: Located about 3 km southeast of Dakar, it is one of the earliest colonial points established by Europeans in West Africa and was once a slave trade base on the Atlantic Ocean. The island has beautiful scenery, museums, and ancient castle ruins, such as the House of Slaves, which allows people to learn about that heavy history. It is a World Cultural Heritage site. - Dakar Grand Mosque: One of the most important religious buildings in Dakar, designed by French and Moroccan architects, it opened in 1964. Its square minaret is 67 meters high, and the nearby Dakar Islamic Institute has been a major center for Islamic research and teaching since 1974. - Lake Retba: Located more than 20 km from Dakar, the lake is red due to its high salt concentration. It is the end point of the famous Paris-Dakar Rally. Every day at four or five o'clock in the afternoon, the entire lake turns red in the sunset, creating a stunning view. - Saly Beach: Located south of Dakar, it is 60 km away from Dakar in a straight line and about 80 km by car. It is the most famous beach near Dakar. - African Renaissance Monument: Built by North Korea, it is a large-scale monument. Visitors can climb the monument to overlook the panoramic view of Dakar. - Dakar Fish Market: You can see fishermen selling their daily catch and experience the local life. There are also beaches and restaurants nearby, which are popular with locals on weekends.
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Posted: Jan 15, 2025
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