Mandinka
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Mandinka Language
Mandinka (also called Mandingo) is a member of the Manding branch from the Niger-Congo language family. It is the official language of Senegal, and is also spoken in Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. There are more than 1.2 million Mandinka speakers.
Mandinka is closely related to the languages of Jahanka, Kalanke, Kassonke, Malinke, and Mori.
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Mandinka Quick Facts
Alternate Names & Spellings:Manding, Mandingo, Mandingue, Mandinque, Mande, Socé
Language Family: Niger-Congo, Mande, Western, Central-Southwestern, Central, Manding-Jogo, Manding-Vai, Manding-Mokole, Manding, Manding-West
Spoken by Approximately 1,214,000 people
Spoken In:Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau