- Kédougou
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footnotes =Kédougou is a town in southeastern
Senegal at 12.56 degrees N. latitude and 12.21 degrees W, longitude and at an elevation of 547 feet (167 meters) above sea level. Founded by theDiahanké people , Kédougou means the "Land of Man". The town lies on the N7 road and theRiver Gambia amid thePays Bassari hills andFouta Djallon foothills. It is near the borders of bothMali andGuinea . Local attractions include theDindefelo Falls andNiokolo-Koba National Park . The main industries in the town arefarming andgold mining . There are a military camp, a health center, a community radio and library, a Peace Corps Office and a number of small businesses. The most commonly spoken languages are Pulaar, Wollof, Milinki and French.The mayor of Kédougou is
Amath Dansokho (as of2005 ).Transport
A proposed railway branching off the existing line at
Tambacounda would serve this town. [Janes World Railways 2002-2003 p316 ]See also
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Transport in Senegal References
* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/SG/5/Kedougou2.html FallingRain Map - elevation = 99m]
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