Map of the Manding language continuum

Map of the Manding language continuum with approximate zones of major spoken varieties (Mandinka, Maninka, Bamanan and Jula) and shading of general areas where Manding functions as a lingua franca. Adapted from data of the following: Vydrin, Valentin, T.G. Bergman, and Matthew Benjamin. 2001. “Mandé Language Family of West Africa: Location and Genetic Classification.” SIL International 2000 (003). SIL Electronic Survey Reports (April 1). http://www.sil.org/silesr/2000/2000-003/Manding/Manding.htm