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T/F
On average, foreign fishing boats catch about the same amount of fish as locals.
False - A single Foreign boat (illegal) can, on average, catch up to 1,700 times more fish than a single Pirogue which is contributing to overfishing of Sénégal's natural resources.
T/F
Senegalese patterns are usually muted, using neutral colors like gray and black
False: Embroidery patterns are often very bright and colorful, a way of expression to show emotions, traditions, or sects (during Muslim marches
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What are the main cultures represented in Senegalese food?
French, Portuguese, and West African
What is Senegalese's #1 exported crop that is commonly found in most dishes?
peanuts
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True or false? Graffiti artists in Sénégal are often punished.
False, although graffiti is illegal in Sénégal, artists are rarely punished for it.
The Diamniadio Olympic Stadium is the official stadium for Senegal’s national football team.
True
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What is Senegal's dish of excellence?
Vermicelle poulet
What neighborhood in Dakar is known for its street art, with pieces created by Sénégalese artists as well as artists from Morocco, Burkina Faso, France, and Italy?
Médina
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Griots can be musicians, true or false?
True. a griot is a social class containing historians, storytellers, praise singers, poets, and musicians.
The Mandinka Balafon is similar to what modern day instrument?
The xylophone