Tenda people
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Etymology
History
The Tenda historically occupied much of what is now southeastern Senegal. In particular, the stretch of the Gambia River between the Nieriko and Niokolo Koba was not navigable by water but offered many excellent fords. It was a preferred crossing place for caravans plying the trade routes that linked Kaabu, the Futa Jallon, the states of Senegambia, the gold fields of Bambouk and Bure, and the great Niger River cities such as Djenné.[2]: 333
The area was a major source of slaves from the 1670s to the 1730s.[2]: 349
Languages
| Tenda languages | |
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| Geographic distribution | Southern Senegal, northeastern Guinea-Bissau, and northern Guinea |
| Linguistic classification | Niger–Congo?
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The Tenda languages are a part of the Senegambian language family.
