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*[http://omniglot.com/writing/wolof.htm Wolof] | *[http://omniglot.com/writing/wolof.htm Wolof] | ||
*[https://glosbe.com/en/mnk/ English Mandinka Dictionary] | *[https://glosbe.com/en/mnk/ English Mandinka Dictionary] | ||
*[http://people.virginia.edu/~ds8s/Kujamaat-Joola/DIC/Joola-Dic.html Diola/Joola Language with translations.] This specific language is tones so it is a bit difficult | |||
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Senegal has French as its official language, although only 12% of the population can speak it. Other minority languages include Serer, Pulaar, Diola, Mandingo and Sarakole while Wolof is the national language.
The official language of the Gambia is English. Other languages include Mandingo, Fula, and Wolof. Many official records have been kept in English.[1]
- Wolof
- English Mandinka Dictionary
- Diola/Joola Language with translations. This specific language is tones so it is a bit difficult
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Senegal and the Gambia,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1987-1999.