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| | Senegal (01/06) |
 | | Senegal is a secular republic with a strong presidency, weak legislature, reasonably independent judiciary, and multiple political parties. |
 | | For 2003, inflation was at -0.5%, and in most indicators, Senegal surpassed the WAEMU monetary convergence criteria with a tax revenue to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio of 18.3%, public investment to tax revenue ratio of 24.4%, and a current account deficit at 4.3%. |
 | | Senegal has well-trained and disciplined armed forces consisting of about 17,000 personnel in the army, air force, navy, and gendarmerie. |
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