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An Atlantic Niger-Congo language spoken by Fulani (Peul) communities across the Sahel from Senegal to Sudan. One of the most geographically spread African languages, with 25-30 million speakers.
Soninke
A Mande Niger-Congo language of the historical Ghana Empire region. Spoken across Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, and the Gambia, with a long oral and Ajami-script tradition.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Soninke?
Soninke is a dialect of the Soninke language.
Where is Soninke spoken?
Soninke is primarily spoken in Mali, Mauritania, Senegal.
Which region is Soninke associated with?
Soninke is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.
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