Population:
1,546,848 (July 2004 est.)
Ethnic Groups African 99% (Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%, other 4%), non-African 1%
Languages
English (official), Mandinka, Wollof, Fula, Jola, Sarahule, Serere, Manjango, Creole
Religions
Muslim 90%, Christian 9%, indigenous beliefs 1%