Tambacounda Region Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region of Senegal
About Tambacounda Region
Tambacounda is the largest of Senegal's 14 regions, but it is the poorest, and is sparsely populated. Tambacounda is famous for its rich djembe and dance culture and heritage. Some of the greatest djembe masters from Segu, Mali came to Tambacounda in the mid 1900s, bringing with them their history, knowledge, and secrets of the djembe. The economy of Tambacounda is based primarily on agriculture, with cash crops including cotton and peanuts. Mining plays a role in the southern part of the region around the city of Kédougou.
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