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Îles de la Madeleine (Dakar)
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Îles de la Madeleine (Dakar)
Iles de la Madeleine is a group of uninhabited islands located west of Dakar in Senegal. The main island is Sarpan, it is known for its ancient history.
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Country: Senegal
District: Dakar Region
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: West Africa Settlements
Later Cultures: West Africa Settlements
Site Features: Cultural And Natural Landscape
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Îles de la Madeleine National Park
Date of Submission: 2005
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