False Delta

The False Delta, or Oualo, is a region in Senegal where the Sénégal River flows gently, allowing seawater to travel upstream. This area supplies Lake Guier and is characterized by its flat terrain. The False Delta is part of the Fouta region, which is centered around the Sénégal River and is relatively densely populated. While the river and its tributaries provide water for agriculture and pastoralism, the False Delta itself is inhabited by Wolof people who cultivate millet and raise livestock, often with the help of Fulani shepherds. The town of Saint-Louis is located near the river's mouth within this delta region.12