Saint-Louis, Senegal

Saint-Louis, Senegal's third-largest town and former capital, offers a unique urban landscape shaped by its historical significance and geographical features. Located just south of the border with Mauritania, the city comprises an island and part of the Langue de Barberie peninsula, connected by the 500-meter-long Pont Faidherbe bridge. This structure not only serves as a vital link but also reflects the city's strategic importance during its peak as Senegal's capital in the 19th century. While Dakar later surpassed it in prominence, Saint-Louis retains its historical and cultural value, making it a notable subject of study for urban development and heritage preservation.

(Ed.). (2019). Saint-Louis, Senegal. The Statesman’s Yearbook Companion, 589–590. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-349-95839-9_1223