Africa English, Mandinka, wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars South africaIndex africa 54 countries, over 1000 languages, 797 million people http://members.tripod.com/the_english_dept/africa.html
Extractions: Speaking Countries) Last updated domingo 21 abril, 2002 19:12 [back to the top] Thanks to Mooney's Mini Flags Country Capital Language Botswana Gaborone English, Setswana Cameroon Yaonde English, French + 24 major African language groups The Gambia Banjul English, Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars Ghana Accra English, African languages (including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, and Ga) Kenya Nairobi English , Kiswahili , numerous indigenous languages
Encyclopedia Of The World's Minorities Taiwan s indigenous peoples Tajiks Tamils Tatars Tharu Tibetans wolof YanomamiYao Yi Yoruba Yugoslavs (Southern Slavs) Zhuang (Chuang) Zoroastrians http://www.routledge-ny.com/ref/minorities/thematic.html
Encyclopedia Of The World's Minorities Taiwan s indigenous peoples Tajikistan Tajiks Tamil Tigers Tamils Tanzania TatarsThailand wolof Wright, Richard (AfricanAmerican). back to top http://www.routledge-ny.com/ref/minorities/azentries.html
AFRICA: PEOPLE IN INDIGENOUS COSTUMES africa PEOPLE IN indigenous COSTUMES. Set Number 207 PURCHASE SET 207 by wolof PEOPLE Catalog Number F8968; woman in head cover and print top, http://www.davis-art.com/artimages/slidesets/slideset.asp?setnumber=207
Africa Book Centre Ltd Site Map DRC Bestsellers and Staff Picks Culture, People and Anthropology HIV/AIDS indigenous peoples of Southern africa Literary Criticism Maps http://www.africabookcentre.com/acatalog/sitemap.html
Mauritania -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article (The West AFrican language of the wolof people in Senegal; related to Fula) With independence, larger numbers of the indigenous peoples (Haalpulaar, http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/m/ma/mauritania.htm
Extractions: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a country in northwest (The second largest continent; located south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean) Africa . Its coast faces the (The 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east) Atlantic Ocean on the west, with (A republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960) Senegal on the south-west, (A landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years) Mali on the east and south-east, (A republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim; colonized by France in the 19th century but gained autonomy in the early 1960s) Algeria on the north-east, and the (A native or inhabitant of Morocco) Moroccan (Click link for more info and facts about annexed) annexed territory of (An area in northwestern Africa with rich phosphate deposits; under Moroccan control since 1992)
Typesetting African Languages, By Conrad Taylor africa has over 2000 indigenous languages, of which about 100 have more than amillion Twi (Akan, Fante, Ashanti) wolof Xhosa Yoruba Zulu. http://www.ideography.co.uk/library/afrolingua.html
Extractions: This Web page provides a description of the 54-page document " Typesetting African languages " which I prepared in May 2000, a list of contents , and links by which to download an Acrobat PDF version either in whole or in parts. I have recently had some voluntary involvement in the work of a London- based health project for people of recent African origin, such as refugees and first- generation immigrants. Through this contact I came to consider the problems of providing printed materials such as publicity and health information in African languages. The problem...
Senegal Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide People wolof (36%), Fula (17%), Sérèr (17%), Toucouleur (9%), Diola (9%), Language French, wolof, Mandingo Religion 92% Islam, 6% indigenous beliefs, http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/senegal/
Extractions: @import "/worldguide/css/dmStyle.css"; @import "/worldguide/css/dmStyle_structure.css"; @import "/worldguide/css/dmStyle_theme.css"; worldguide shop thorn tree forum travel services ... travel links Explore Senegal Senegal's popularity is hardly suprising, thanks to its natural good looks. Click here Cap Skiring WORLDGUIDE Introduction See Image Gallery Events Transport Money Essential Info RELATED Thorn Tree Forum Postcards Travel Links Tropical Senegal is lauded for beauties both natural and urbane. With its suave capital, Dakar - many travellers' favourite amongst the larger African cities - and its entourage of internationally known musicians, Senegal brings in more visitors than any other country in the region. Much of its lands are lush and vital, especially when compared to the deserts that surround it. Many of its visitors are package tourists soaking up the sunshine in upscale hotels, but the best of Senegal - a good wander through its streets and plains - is free. Conflict in Casamance Land mines planted during the recent government/rebel dispute are the biggest threat to safety in the Casamance region. Isolated violence by separatist rebel groups and bandits can still occur in the north.
African Studies: West Africa related information on indigenous knowledge of Ghana and other parts of WestAfrica. Mandinka and wolof Resources (Momodou Camara, DAPAMDADanish http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/West.html
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Africa Development - Africa Economy Established in 2000 to aid young people in africa, as well as african Diasporas, World Bank indigenous Knowledge for Development In wolof, English, http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/devel.html
Extractions: "...information and analysis on business and economics in Africa." ABIS "aims to help companies and individuals come to a better understanding of African economies and make decisions about them." Includes articles on political development, the section Nigeria Business Information , a special report on Nigeria's leading banks by reporters from the Vanguard newspaper (Nigeria), "The Way Forward for Africa" by A. Bolaji Akinyemi, etc. Based in the U.K.
OneWorld.ca / In Depth / Africa - Full Coverage: Africa The Memory Box Program in South africa records family histories of parents World Conference Against Racism logo indigenous peoples have been in the UN http://www.oneworld.ca/article/country/950/20
Extractions: OneWorld.ca In Depth Africa Search for OneWorld.ca Unseulmonde.ca rabble.ca International Africa South Asia SouthEast Europe United Kingdom United States América Latina en Catalunya España maailma.net Nederland Österreich Unimondo.org AIDSChannel Digital Opportunity Itrainonline.org Kids Channel LearningChannel OneWorld Radio OneWorld TV NEWS IN DEPTH PARTNERS GET INVOLVED ... EDITIONS Africa Eastern Africa Middle Africa Northern Africa Southern Africa ... Francais To dig deeper into a topic, fill out the search criteria below or select from the menu on the left. Keyword Topic Select Development Capacity Building Children Cities Agriculture Aid Education Emergency Relief Energy Fisheries Food Intermediate Technology International Cooperation Labour MDGs Land Migration Population Poverty Refugees Social Exclusion Tourism Transport Volunteering Water/Sanitation Youth Economy Consumption Corporations Credit and Investment Debt Finance Microcredit Business Trade Environment Climate Change Conservation Environmental Activism Forests Genetics Animals Nuclear Issues Atmosphere Oceans Pollution Biodiverisity Renewable Energy Rivers Soils Health Disease/treatment AIDS Infant Mortality Malaria Narcotics Nutrition/Malnutrition Human Rights Civil Rights Disability Gender Indigenous Rights Race Politics Religion Sexuality Social Exclusion Communication Culture Freedom of Expression ICT Internet Knowledge Media Science Politics Activism Civil Society
Study Abroad In Africa Engage with ecovillagers and indigenous peoples on topics of sustainable Partner with Senegalese university students and travel to West African villages http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/study/undergraduate/africa_study_abroa
Extractions: Free Maps for Personal Webpages Descriptions of the following programs were supplied by the organizers. Contact the program directors to confirm costs, dates, and other details. If you do not see the program you want in the country of your choice, look under Worldwide for programs located in several different regions. Friends World is a bachelor's degree program of Long Island University emphasizing experiential, global learning and intercultural exchange at Centers throughout the world including Costa Rica, Japan, London, China, and India. Friends World also offers semester and year long opportunities for visiting students, and excellent options for transfer students. Programs offered fall and spring. Contact: Friends World Program, Long Island University, 239 Montauk Highway, Southampton NY, 11968; Telephone#: 631 287 8474; Email:
Living Routes - Senegal, Ecotourism And Sustainable Development and indigenous peoples on topics of sustainable development and ecotourism . Develop proficiency in either wolof, the local national language, http://www.livingroutes.org/programs/p_ecotourism.htm
Extractions: Program basics Ecovillage basics India - Auroville Scotland - Findhorn ... Health and Safety SPECIAL INFO FOR: High School Students Adult Learners Parents Academic Advisors ... Employment Frederick Buechner Program Basics Ecovillage Basics India - Auroville Scotland - Findhorn ... Download this program info (217k) Study abroad in Senegal and engage with ecovillagers and indigenous peoples on topics of sustainable development and ecotourism. Explore theories and practice measuring indicators of sustainable development. Learn Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Appreciative Inquiry (AI) methods and travel to several West African villages to pursue service learning projects protecting natural resources, creating livelihoods, improving education and health, and celebrating cultural diversity. Study and work with experts from the Ministry of Tourism and the National Commission on Sustainable Development. With village ecotourism committees, you define and develop sustainable models of integrated ecotourism. Design and carry out field projects in sustainable development, with village participation, to reclaim exhausted lands, plant trees and mangroves, introduce solar energy, protect endangered species, strengthen rural education, manage micro-credit or expand health services. Develop proficiency in either Wolof, the local national language, or French and francophone African literature. Experience the daily rhythms of life by living with welcoming Senegalese village families. The first part of your program takes place at EcoYoff headquarters in Dakar. The following 4-6 weeks take place in rural villages rich in history, crafts and dance, bordering beautiful Lac de Guiers, reservoir for Senegal's potable water supply, where you interact with villagers and professionals from the World Bank's Long Term Water Project and the UNDP's Global Environmental Fund. Return to EcoYoff for two final weeks of reflection, analysis and sharing your results with the community.
Mauritania: Map, History And Much More From Answers.com With independence, larger numbers of the indigenous peoples (Haalpulaar, Soninke,and wolof) entered Mauritania, moving into the area north of the Senegal http://www.answers.com/topic/mauritania
Extractions: showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Government ... More... On this page: Dictionary Encyclopedia Map Local Time Dialing Code Currency Stats WordNet Wikipedia Translations Best of Web Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Mauritania Dictionary (Click to enlarge) Mauritania (Mapping Specialists, Ltd.) Mau·ri·ta·ni·a m´r Ä-tÄ nÄ-É, -tÄn yÉ, m¤r A country of northwest Africa bordering on the Atlantic Ocean. Southern Mauritania was part of the ancient empire of Ghana, and the northern part was settled by Berbers c. 1000. The area later formed part of the Mali Empire (flourished 14th century) and was visited by European traders after the 15th century. French influence over the region lasted from the early 1800s until independence was achieved in 1960. Nouakchott is the capital and the largest city. Population: 2,990,000 . Mau ri·ta ni·an var tcdacmd="cc=edu;dt"; Encyclopedia Mauritania m´rÄtÄ nÄÉ ) , officially Islamic Republic of Mauritania, republic (1995 pop. 2,250,258), 397,953 sq mi (1,030,700 sq km), NW Africa. It borders on the Atlantic Ocean in the west, on Western Sahara in the northwest and north, on Algeria in the northeast, on Mali in the east and southeast, and on Senegal in the southwest. Nouakchott is the capital and largest town.
Gambia: Map, History And Much More From Answers.com Land and People. The smallest country on the continent of africa, Languages,English (official), Mandinka, wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars http://www.answers.com/topic/the-gambia
Extractions: showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Government ... More... On this page: Dictionary Encyclopedia Map Local Time Dialing Code Currency Stats Anthem WordNet Wikipedia Translations Best of Web Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Gambia Dictionary (Click to enlarge) Gambia (Mapping Specialists, Ltd.) Gam·bi·a or The Gam·bi·a gÄm bÄ-É A country of western Africa lying along the Gambia River and surrounded, except for a short coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, by Senegal. Once a part of the Mali Empire, it became a British crown colony in 1843 and a British protectorate in 1894. Gambia achieved independence in 1965. From 1982 to 1989 it formed with Senegal the Confederation of Senegambia. Banjul is the capital. Population: 1,540,000 . Gam bi·an var tcdacmd="cc=edu;dt"; Encyclopedia Gambia, The gÄm bÄÉ, g¤m ) , officially Republic of The Gambia, republic (1995 est. pop. 1,150,000), 4,361 sq mi (11,295 sq km), W Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and surrounded on the remaining three sides by Senegal. The capital is Banjul Land and People The smallest country on the continent of Africa, The Gambia comprises Saint Mary's Island (site of Banjul) and, on the adjacent mainland, a narrow strip never more than 30 mi (48 km) wide; this finger of land borders both banks of the Gambia River for c.200 mi (320 km) above its mouth. The river, which rises in Guinea and flows c.600 mi (970 km) to the Atlantic, is navigable throughout The Gambia and is the main transport artery. Along The Gambia's coast are fine sand beaches; inland is the swampy river valley, whose fertile alluvial soils support rice cultivation. Peanuts, the country's chief cash crop, and some grains are raised on higher land. The climate is tropical and fairly dry.
The Languages And Writing Systems Of Africa Angola, Republic of Angola, República de Angola, former People s Republic of Angola Also includes Mandinka, wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars. http://www.intersolinc.com/newsletters/africa.htm
Extractions: Africa Languages of Africa Sources: Ethnologue The World Fact Book Country Language Algeria, Al Jaza'ir, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Al Jumhuriyah al Jaza'iriyah ad Dimuqratiyah ash Sha'biyah National or official languages: Standard Arabic (official), French, Berber dialects. The number of languages listed for Algeria is 18, including Chaouia, Kabyle, Tumzabt, Taznatit and others. All are living languages. Angola, Republic of Angola, República de Angola, former People's Republic of Angola
Extractions: 65 years and over: 2.7% (male 21,459; female 20,097) (2004 est.) Population growth rate: 2.98% (2004 est.) Birth rate: 40.3 births/1,000 population (2004 est.) Death rate: 12.08 deaths/1,000 population (2004 est.) Net migration rate: 1.57 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2004 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female
An A-Z Of African Studies On The Internet Bg6 africa and outside to come together, discuss, and work on issues of gender, Henry Bredekamp, Human Rights, Oral History and indigenous peoples Memory http://www.lib.msu.edu/limb/a-z/az_bg6.html
Extractions: GEFAME , a journal to facilitate the exchange of ideas and work among Africa-based scholars and scholars outside the continent of Africa. To be published approximately twice a year, GEFAME, launched in 2005, is a peer reviewed journal. http://www.hti.umich.edu/g/gefame/ Genadendal (South Africa)History
IslamOnline.net - Muslim Cultures In Africa This is a good example of nonmelodic, rap-like wolof traditional music. The prevalent indigenous music on the Swahili Coast is taraab. http://www.islamonline.net/English/In_Depth/MuslimAfrica/topic05.shtml
Extractions: Home About This Page News Contemporary Issues ... Ask About Islam Collection of Islamic Music From Sub-Saharan Africa If you have any audio files related to Islamic oral expression in Africa (songs, prayers, poems, chants) that you would like to share with us, please e-mail us at ArtCulture@islam-online.net Mali: The Sunjata Epic Short Introduction to the Sunjata Epic English (Mali) The Sunjata epic on stage Yacine Kouyate Introduction to the legendary epic which relates the origin and history of the Mande people and empire of Mali. Oral Performance of the Sunjata Epic Mande (Mali) Djanka Tassey Condé (Source: http://cedar.forest.net/hackett/Sunjata.htm Timbuktu The Islamic Treasures of Mali The Ancient University at Sankore Mosque In this video Malian scholar Ali Ould Sidi talks about the 16 th century University of Sankore in Timbuktu where more than 25,000 students followed a rigorous 10-year program of astronomy, medicine, mathematics and more. Ancient Manuscripts In this video Ali Ould Sidi shows us one of the ancient manuscript libraries in Timbuktu where 400-year old manuscripts are preserved.
ROUTLEDGE/Major Works: Opere Di Consultazione Con Sconto Speciale Shor; Siberian indigenous peoples; Sidama; Sierra Leone; Sikhs; Sindhis; T. (AfricanAmerican); Welsh; White Australia Policy (1901-1973); wolof; http://www.burioni.it/libri/news/routledge5/minorities.htm
Extractions: Edited by: Carl Skutsch here was a time when minority populations around the globe were often overlooked, their histories forgotten, their needs ignored. With globalization and conflict, social and political changes in the last decades has given rise to the need to understand the world's minorities, the diversity they represent, the challenges they face, the modes of coexistence that have evolved and the frictions that must be addressed. This resource is a three-volume, A-Z encyclopedia, with some 600 essay entries that provides a quick and clearly-written introduction to minority groups and the themes and concepts that help students understand the issues. Entries, ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 words, fall into four main categories for ease of use. Each entry is followed by a list of selected futher readings. The four categories are: Minority entries; Topic entries; Biographical entires; and Country entries.
