Mbam is a village in the Fatick Region of

Senegal Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country in West Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. It borders Mauritania to Mauritania–Senegal border, the north, Mali to Mali–Senegal border, the east, Guinea t ...

, 2km from the town of Foundiougne. The unofficial population is around 4,000.

Trade and commerce

As a primary means of income, the village produces

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peanut The peanut (''Arachis hypogaea''), also known as the groundnut, goober (US), goober pea, pindar (US) or monkey nut (UK), is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics by small and large ...

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, and

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es.

Education

The village is home to a

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(École Maternelle), a

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(École 1), and a

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(CEM). To attend

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, students must travel daily to Foundiougne.

Ecotourism

The village hosts

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s from several countries including an organization called 'Living Routes'. 'Living 'Routes' brings students from other countries to experience the village life, often while conducting

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projects or taking part in service work intended to benefit the community.

References

Populated places in Fatick region {{Senegal-geo-stub