Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis, a city located in the northwest of Senegal, near the mouth of the Senegal River, is a historic city with a rich cultural and economic heritage. Founded in 1659 as a French colonial settlement, it was the capital of Senegal from 1673 to 1902 and French West Africa from 1895 to 1902. The city is situated on a narrow island in the Senegal River, with a regular town plan, a system of quays, and characteristic colonial architecture. Saint-Louis was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000, recognizing its unique cultural and historical significance. The city has a population of around 254,171 and is known for its tourism industry, commercial center, sugar production, and fishing. However, it is also vulnerable to climate change, with sea level rise threatening the city center and historical parts of the city