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Mauritania
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Only a small number of Bambara live in Mauritania; most
reside in Mali. They are thought to be descended from the
founders of the thirteenth-century kingdom of Mali. Their
language, Mandé-kan, is closely related to nearby languages. Many
are Muslims, the number of adherents varying widely by group and
locale. Most Bambara are farmers.
The Bambara recognize occupational castes and the institution
of domestic slavery, as do their West African neighbors. They
recognize patrilineal descent, and they practice polygyny. The
normal household unit is the extended family.
Data as of June 1988
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