What countries does Senegal border?

Senegal, located in West Africa, shares borders with four countries. The total length of Senegal’s border is approximately 3,620 kilometres. To the north and east, Senegal borders Mauritania (813 km). To the south, it shares a border with Guinea (338 km) and to the southeast, it borders Mali (1,034 km). Senegal also surrounds the Gambia, which cuts through its central region, with the Gambia River acting as the natural boundary. Senegal’s coastal position along the Atlantic Ocean has played a significant role in its history and economy.