Border history · 1886–2023

Senegal borders over time

CShapes records 1 change to the borders of Senegal between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since June 21, 1960. Its territory covers 195,997 km².

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Border changes
1
Area today
195,997 km²
Status
Independent since 1960
June 21, 1960 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Senegal's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – April 3, 1959

    195,997 km²First recorded versionRuled by FranceWorld map in 1886

  2. June 21, 1960 – present

    195,997 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1960

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Senegal ceases to exist as a separate entity; its capital passes to France.
  2. Senegal regains its independence.