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Kaolack (Arabic: كاولاك; Wolof: Kawlax) is a town with a population of 298,904 (2023 census) on the north bank of the Saloum River about 100 kilometres (62 mi) from its mouth and the N1 road in Senegal. It is the capital of the Kaolack Region, which borders The Gambia to the south.
Kaolack, town, west-central Senegal. It lies on the right bank of the Saloum River, 95 miles (150 km) southeast of Dakar. An ocean and river port with an important export trade in peanuts (groundnuts) and salt, it is linked by rail with Guinguinéo (13 miles [21 km] northeast) and the Dakar-Niger.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Kaolack region is a region in Senegal. It borders Gambia and is a common stopping point for travel between Dakar and Banjul. Its borders correspond roughly to the Saalum Kingdom of precolonial days, and the area is still spoken of as the Saalum in Wolof, and its inhabitants are called Saalum-Saalum.
Kaolack is a city located in the west of Senegal and is the capital of the Kaolack region. It is situated on the north bank of the Saloum River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Kaolack is an important commercial center that serves as a hub for transportation, agriculture, and industry.
Kaolack is home to the Serer ethnic group, one of the oldest in Senegal. Visitors can learn about the rich traditions and history of the Serer by visiting the Kaolack Museum or participating in local cultural festivals. Serer music and dance, in particular, are an unforgettable experience.
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