Dagana, Senegal
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The different ethnic groups in Dagana include Wolof, Fula (Template:Langx; Template:Langx or Peulh), and Moor.
History
The village was founded in the 14th century.[1] In 1820 the French installed a fort in Dagana, which was expanded over time.[2]
On June 18th 1833, Njembot Mbodj, lingeer of Waalo, married the Trarza Moorish leader Mohamed El Habib in Dagana.[3]
In March 1908 the French fort was unsuccessfully attacked by the marabout Aly Yoro Dia, who was killed in the attempt.[2]
In popular culture
In Season 5, Episode 3 of The Grand Tour, presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May use discarded plastic bottles to float cars across the Senegal River at Dagana, as part of a homage to the Dakar Rally.[4]
References
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