Gusilay

GSL

vigorous

Alternate Names: Gusiilaay, Gusiilay, Gusilaay, Kusiilaay, Kusilay

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Atlantic
Northern
Bak
Jola
Jola Proper
Jola Central
Gusilay

Demographics: 15,400 (2006).

Language Use: Those who have moved to larger urban areas no longer pass the language to their children (2013 SIL). All ages. Also use Jola-Fonyi [dyo], Mandinka [mnk], Pulaar [fuc], Wolof [wol].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%.

Nation of Origin: Senegal