Senegal

Senegal is ethnically diverse, with the Wolof the largest group, plus Fula, Serer, and others. French is the official language, with Wolof widely used as a lingua franca.

Islam, predominantly Sunni and shaped by influential Sufi brotherhoods, is the faith of the large majority, alongside a Christian minority, in a notably tolerant society.

Society

Senegal has a young, growing population and a strong democratic tradition, with rising but still modest literacy and incomes and a vibrant cultural life.