Currency
Communaute financiere africaine franc.; note - responsible authority is the central bank of the west african states

Astronomy
Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon.

Location
Western africa, southwest of algeria.

Climate
Subtropical to arid; hot and dry february to june; rainy, humid, and mild june to november; cool and dry november to february.

Terrain
Mostly flat to rolling northern plains covered by sand; savanna in south, rugged hills in northeast.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Senegal River 23 m. The highest point is at Hombori Tondo 1,155 m.