Baol

Baol was a historical state in West Africa, located south of Dakar in present-day Senegal. In the 14th century, it was a satellite state of the Wolof empire. Baol was later conquered by the neighboring state of Cayor, which controlled it until 1686. In the late 17th century, Wolof invasions caused many people to flee to Baol. The rulers of Baol resisted European conquest until the French occupied the territory in the mid-19th century. Senegal itself is known as the "Gateway to Africa" and has a diverse environment. It was historically part of ancient kingdoms and a trade route, eventually coming under French control and gaining independence in 1960.12