- Wolof is spoken/used in the following countries: Gambia, Mauritania, Senegal.
Language family: Family: Niger-Congo; Subgroup: Western Sudanic; Branch: West Atlantic. - Senegal is the westernmost nation in West Africa. French is the "official" language, but most people speak Wolof.
- The Wolof people make up more than one-third of Senegal’s population, and have been the dominant group in the region for generations. They have developed a rich cultural tradition which is marked by their hospitality and willingness to include outsiders. Their culture has embraced the Muslim religion since the 10th century. A century of Christian mission effort has had little impact, and there are only a few Wolof believers.
- About 80 percent of the Senegalese population speaks Wolof.
- The Republic of Senegal is home to more than 3 million Wolof people along with the Fulani, Serer, Toucouleur, Diola and Mandingo people groups.
- Islam is the dominant religion of the Wolof people; The Wolof conversion to Islam began in the 11th century and today the vast majority of Wolofs are Muslims.
Source: http://www.wolofonline.com/
