Does Gambia Speak French?

Considering English is the official language, and most Gambians, or West Africans in general, speak more than one other African language, the number of French-speaking people in The Gambia seems even more remarkable.

What is the main language in Gambia?

The Gambia is a former British Colony and the official language is English but there are also several tribal languages including Mandinka and Wolof. Educated in English, most Gambians are at least bilingual.

What is the most popular language in Gambia?

Mandingo is the most popular language in the Gambia, spoken as a first language by over 38% of the country's population. It is the principal language of the Gambia and spoken mainly by the Mandinka people. Mandingo is a Mende language belonging to the Manding branch and similar to Bambara.

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