🇸🇳 Podor

Senegal · Africa · 16.65°N, 14.96°W

Podor is the northernmost town in Senegal, lying on Morfil Island between the Sénégal River and Doué River on the border with Mauritania. It was the location of the ancient state Takrur. It is home to a well-preserved French colonial fort, built in 1854 as a centre for gold trading, and is the birthplace of fashion designer Oumou Sy, as well as musicians Baaba Maal and Mansour Seck.

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Quick facts

Country	Senegal
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	16.65°N, 14.96°W · view on map

Podor is located in Senegal, in Africa.

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