GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

COUNTRY LANGUAGES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the official language of “The Gambia"?
A
French
B
English
C
Serbian
D
Moldovan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -English is the official language, but the most frequently spoken languages are generally of the Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family. Mandinka and Wolof constitute the lingua francas of the country, and other languages spoken include Pulaar (Fulbe), Serer, Diola, and Soninke.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are at least 10 languages spoken in Gambia by the various ethnic groups. Apart from English which is the official language spoken in schools and public offices there is also Wolof, Serer-Sine, Sarahole, Pulaar, Maninkakan, Mandjaque, Mandingo, Jola-Fonyi and the Aku’s Creole (pidgin English).

Detailed explanation-3: -In Gambia, the spoken language is English, Mandinka, Fula and the written language is English. The capital of Gambia is Banjul and the population is 1, 411, 205.

Detailed explanation-4: -Banjul is a diverse city and has many different ethnic groups including the Mandinka, Fula, Wolof, Jola, and Seres. Although tribal languages frequently spoken on the streets of Banjul, English is the official language.

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