Ziguinchor Region, Administrative region in western Senegal
The Ziguinchor region spans 7,352 square kilometers of diverse landscapes including coastal areas, mangrove forests, and the Casamance River system.
Portuguese traders established their presence in Ziguinchor during 1645, creating a commercial outpost before French control took over in 1888 through the Berlin Conference.
The region represents multiple ethnic groups including Diola, Mandinka, and Wolof communities, each maintaining their specific traditions, languages, and social practices.
Transportation within the region depends on maritime routes, with ferries connecting Ziguinchor to Dakar, while roads link the three departments of Bignona, Oussouye, and Ziguinchor.
The Ziguinchor region maintains strong agricultural traditions with extensive rice cultivation methods and cashew nut production systems specific to the Casamance territory.
GPS coordinates: 12.75398,-16.40393
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:46
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