| GENERAL
STATISTICS
Population:
10,051,930
(January 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Wolof 43.3%,
Pular 23.8%, Serer 14.7%, Diola 3.7%, Mandink 3%, Soninke 1.1%, European
and Lebanese 1%, other 9.4%
Religions:
Muslim 92%,
indigenous beliefs 6%, Christian 2% (mostly Roman Catholic)
Languages:
French (official),
Wolof, Pulaar, Diola, Mandingo |