Nanga def? Wolof Words and Phrases to Know

Amy Hunt

Across West Africa, hundreds if not thousands of different languages are spoken. Nigeria alone is home to over 250. Senegal is home to over 30 languages, with Wolof as the most widely spoken. Other languages include Mandinka, Pulaar, and Serer, as well as French (from the French colonial era). Wolof is also spoken in The Gambia, primarily in the urban areas, and Mauritania, mostly along the border with Senegal.

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