Language NameJola-Fonyi
User Population117,000 in Gambia (2018).
LocationWest Coast division: southwest.
Alternate NamesDiola-Fogny, Jola, Jola-Fogny, Jóola fóoñi, Kujamataak, Kújoolaak Kati Fooñi, Yola
Language UseThe largest and most widely understood Jola variety. Used by all. Many also use English [eng], as the language of education and government (Biel 2014). Also use Gambian Wolof [wof], as the language of commerce and media (Biel 2014). Also use Mandinka [mnk], as the secondary LWC for commerce and media (Biel 2014). Used as L2 by Karon [krx].
