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| Capital | Accra | ||
| Largest city | Dakar | ||
| Other cities | Abidjan, Ibadan, Lagos | ||
| Language official |
French | ||
| others | Spanish, English, Akan, Malinke | ||
| President | Gwyneth Thomas | ||
| Population | 798440 | ||
| Independence | June 26, 1973 | ||
| Currency | Franc | ||
West Africa, officially the Parliamentary of West Africa, is a country in Western Africa. It borders Northern Africa to the north. Its capital is Accra, but the seat of government is Dakar. West Africa was known as Dahomey until 1975.