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The capital, Dakar, currently hosts 83 embassies. A former French colony, Senegal is a regional power in western Africa. A former French colony, Senegal is a regional power in western Africa. This listing excludes honorary consulates.
The French Republic has one of the world's largest diplomatic networks, and is a member of more multilateral organisations than any other country. [1] [2]France's permanent representation abroad began in the reign of Francis I, when in 1522 he sent a delegation to the Swiss.
China. Beijing (Embassy) [i] [34]; Guangzhou (Consulate-General) [35] India New Delhi (Embassy) [j] [36] [37] [38] Iran Tehran (Embassy) [k] [39] [40] Japan Tokyo ...
Embassy of France in Ankara (French: Ambassade de France en Turquie) is France's diplomatic mission to Turkey. It is located at Paris Street, Kavaklıdere, Çankaya. It is designed by Albert Laprade. The current ambassador is Isabelle Dumont who is a fluent Turkish speaker. [1]
In 1955, it became the headquarters of France's 10th Parachute Division led by Jacques Massu. Upon Algerian independence in 1962, it was repurposed as the French embassy, and Ambassador Georges Gorse promptly undertook a comprehensive renovation of the building. [1] In 1963, the residence of the ambassador was established in the Villa des ...
In 1816, Britain returned to France its possessions in Senegal. [3] During the "Scramble for Africa" France began to insert control of the Senegal river and hinterland of the country. By 1895, Senegal became part of the French West Africa colony with the capital in Saint-Louis before being relocated to Dakar in 1902.
In 1966, the First World Festival of Negro Arts was hosted in Dakar, Senegal. [13] The event was a tribute the art and excellence of the African Diaspora across the world. In the development of the event, Senegal strengthened relations with the UN, African states like Ethiopia, and nations on both sides of the Cold War. [ 13 ]
Dakar department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Dakar region. The department of Dakar is one of the four departments of the Dakar region, which is one of the 14 regions of Senegal. The Dakar region encompasses the city of Dakar and all its suburbs along the Cape Verde Peninsula. Its territory is thus roughly the same as ...