Hello, Can you tell me about Senegal? 
 Sure, The Republic of Senegal (French "République da Sénégal") is a country in West Africa. The capital is Dakar. Senegal covers a land area of almost 197,000 square kilometres. It has population of about 13 million. Although Islam is Senegal 's majority religion , Senegal 's first president , Léopold Sédar Senghor , was a Catholic Serer . 
 That is interesting. I want to learn about its history. 
 Due to internal political difficulties , the Federation broke up on 20 August , when Senegal and French Sudan ( renamed the Republic of Mali ) each proclaimed independence . 
 I didn't know that, I'd like to hear more. 
 Did you know European missionaries introduced Christianity to Senegal and the Casamance in the 19th century or On 4 April 1959 Senegal and the French Sudan merged to form the Mali Federation , which became fully independent on 20 June 1960 , as a result of a transfer of power agreement signed with France on 4 April 1960 . 
 Thanks for that information, can you tell me about its etymology now? 
 Absolutely, As a member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union ( WAEMU ) , Senegal is working toward greater regional integration with a unified external tariff . 
 I am learning so much. Is there anything else you can tell me about its etymology? 
 I'm sorry, I don't have anything else on Senegal's etymology but I can tell you about the culture or history if you like. 
 I wouldn't mind hearing more about its history. 
 It was only in the 1850s that the French began to expand onto the Senegalese mainland after they abolished slavery and began promoting an abolitionist doctrine , adding native kingdoms like the Waalo , Cayor , Baol , and Jolof Empire .
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