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Article: The roots of African culture: Senegal, in West Africa, is rapidly developing into one of Africa's major tourism destinations. It is tapping into its rich artistic heritage to cash in on the growing international trend towards cultural tourism.(Senegal)
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- African Business
- Article date:
- August 1, 2005
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Africa's arboreal giant, the baobab tree, is the symbol favoured by the West African nation of Senegal. Like the baobab, Senegal's cultural roots go deep into Africa's historical soil and its many branches support a wide diversity of peoples and landscapes.
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Senegal has always been a favoured holiday destination for the more adventurous French--but it is now rapidly climbing the charts as one of Africa's major tourist destinations.
It has a great deal to offer: splendid beaches, fascinating nature parks, landscapes ranging from tropical forest, through savannah grasslands to semi-arid desert scapes. Its cities are both ...