La Republic of Senegal It is located in the western sector of Africa, where the majority of its people (94%) practice the Muslim religion, which suggests that their traditions and customs are closely linked to these beliefs.
Its official language is French, although in the country the great Ethnic diversity it makes the ethnic groups quite large. So are the Wolof, the Fulani, the Serer, the Jola, the Mandigos and various other communities.
Your capital Dakar RallyIt has a long history and nearby one can find natural attractions such as the island of Gorèe, and historical attractions such as the House of Slaves located on the same island.
The history of the Senegalese people is closely related to their history of slavery: between children, youth and adults who were sold as slaves in the New World.
The largest ethnic group is the Wolof, who represent 45% of the population. Thus their language is so important that its use is daily, even more than the official language.
The Wolofs, for example, have been so marked by slavery that their social structure is divided in these terms. Thus there are three classes: free, slaves and artisans.
Among its rituals more picturesque are the marriage, the circumcision of the young, and the pregnancy.
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