Wolof People

Wolof People

Languages

Wolof, French, English, and Hassānīya Arabic

Religion

Sunni Islam with Sufism (90%), Animism (6%), Christianity (2%)

Related ethnic groups

Lebou Serer

The Wolof are an ethnic group found in Senegal, The Gambia, and Mauritania.

In Senegal, the Wolof form an ethnic plurality with about 43.3% of the population are Wolofs.

In The Gambia, about 16% of the population are Wolof. Here, they are a minority, where the Mandinka are the plurality with 42% of the population, yet Wolof language and culture have a disproportionate influence because of their prevalence in Banjul, The Gambia's capital, where a majority of the population is Wolof.

In Mauritania, about 8% of the population are Wolof. They live largely in the southern coastal region of the country.

Read more about Wolof People:  Orthography, Historical State, Culture, Notable Wolof People, Bibliography

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