Bignona Department (Bignona)
Bignona Department is one of the three departments in the Ziguinchor Region of Senegal.
Within the department are three urban communes: Bignona, Thionck Essyl and Diouloulou
The rest of the department is divided administratively into four arrondissements made up of rural districts (communautés rurales):
* Kataba Arrondissement (renamed from Diouloulou in 2008, when Diouloulou became a commune)
* Kataba
* Djinaky
* Kafoutine
* Sindian Arrondissement:
* Djibidione
* Oulampane
Within the department are three urban communes: Bignona, Thionck Essyl and Diouloulou
The rest of the department is divided administratively into four arrondissements made up of rural districts (communautés rurales):
* Kataba Arrondissement (renamed from Diouloulou in 2008, when Diouloulou became a commune)
* Kataba
* Djinaky
* Kafoutine
* Sindian Arrondissement:
* Djibidione
* Oulampane
Map - Bignona Department (Bignona)
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Country - Senegal
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Senegal is notably the westernmost country in the mainland of the Old World, or Afro-Eurasia. It owes its name to the Senegal River, which borders it to the east and north. The climate is typically Sahelian, though there is a rainy season. Senegal covers a land area of almost 197000 km2 and has a population of around million. The state is a unitary presidential republic; since the country's foundation in 1960, it has been recognized as one of the most stable countries on the African continent.
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| XOF | West African CFA franc | Fr | 0 |
| ISO | Language |
|---|---|
| FR | French language |
| WO | Wolof language |