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==People==
==People==
A wide variety of [[ethnic group]]s live in The Gambia with a minimum of intertribal friction, each preserving its own [[language]] and [[tradition]]s. The Mandinka tribe is the largest, followed by the Fula, Wolof, Jola, and Sarahule. Approximately 3,500 non-Africans live in The Gambia, including Europeans and families of [[Lebanon|Lebanese]] origin.
A wide variety of [[ethnic group]]s live in The Gambia with a minimum of intertribal friction, each preserving its own [[language]] and [[tradition]]s. The Mandinka tribe is the largest, followed by the Fula, Wolof, Jola, and Sarahule. Approximately 3,500 non-Africans live in The Gambia, including Europeans and families of [[Lebanon|Lebanese]] origin.
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[[Muslim]]s constitute more than 90% of the population. [[Christian]]s of different denominations account for most of the remainder. Gambians officially observe the holidays of both religions and practice religious tolerance.
[[Muslim]]s constitute more than 90% of the population. [[Christian]]s of different denominations account for most of the remainder. Gambians officially observe the holidays of both religions and practice religious tolerance.