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The population of Senegal consists of a diversity of ethnic groups. The largest of these groups are the Wolof (35% of the population), the Fulani and Tukulor (21%), the Serer (11%), the Diola (6%), and the Malinke (6%). About 78% of Senegal's population is engaged in agriculture, even though only 27% of the land area is suitable for farming. Nevertheless, Senegal is among the world's largest producers of peanuts, which are grown in many areas of the country, especially the northwest. »îÀÇ ¸ð½À The chief economic activity of Senegal is agriculture, with peanuts and peanut oil providing a significant share of yearly export earnings. However, this has declined in recent years, from 29% of the earnings in the early 1980's to 12% in the early 1990's. Attempts are being made to diversify agriculture and to achieve self-sufficiency by expanding rice and tomato cultivation. Little is known about the specific culture and traditions of the Kasa; thus, some assumptions have been made in this profile based on the lifestyles of the neighboring groups. Like most of the peoples of West Africa, the Kasa are assumed to be farmers. A variety of crops are raised in this region, using very basic tools. Maize, manioc, and rice are the staples, but squash, melons, sweet potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes are also grown. Major tree crops include bananas, coconuts, mangoes, and papayas. The Kasa raise cattle, sheep, and goats but do not use their milk. Dogs and chickens are seen in almost every village. Hunting is of less importance than agriculture, but there is considerable gathering of wild fruits and roots; berries; and kola, shea, and palm nuts. The Kasa live in extended family compounds, each consisting of a cluster of huts usually arranged in a circle around an open space. Often the entire compound is surrounded by a fence, hedge, or wall. The compounds usually adjoin to form compact villages. In general, the dwellings are round with mud walls and cone-shaped, thatched roofs. However, many local variations exist. In the Kasa community, men hunt, fish, clear the land, and tend to the cattle. The women do the gathering and help some in the agricultural work. Chiefs exercise political authority in the village. Succession usually passes to the next brother or to the oldest son of the deceased's elder sister. Circumcision of males is practiced, and some female circumcision is also continued. These practices are mainly associated with initiation ceremonies at puberty and typically involve a period of instruction in an isolated "bush school." The Kasa prefer cousins as marriage partners. A bride-price in livestock, commonly pigs, is paid, and often, premarital bride-service is also required. Polygyny (having more than one wife) occurs to only a limited extent. In such cases, however, each wife has her own hut, and the husband spends a fixed period with each on a rotation basis. ½Å¾Ó Ninety percent of the people in Senegal are Muslim. Nearly 6% of the population is Christian, and 3.5% practice ethnic religions. Among the Kasa, approximately 75% are Muslim. The rest are either Christians or ethnic religionists. ÇÊ¿ä·Î ÇÏ´Â °Íµé Although the Kasa are 6% Christian, they are without any evangelistic resources in their own language. In addition to Christian laborers, leadership development and discipleship materials are needed to help continue the growth of the Church. ±âµµÁ¦¸ñ
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