The largest city of Senegal is Dakar, which has a population of over 2 million people. It is the capital and largest city of Senegal, located on the Cap-Vert peninsula on the Atlantic coast. It is the westernmost city in the African mainland and is home to many important institutions, including the University of Dakar, the National Assembly, and the Presidential Palace. Dakar is also a major port and a cultural and economic hub for the region.