Mar Lodj

Mar Lodj (also Lothie Mar, Mar Lyotch, Mar Loytch or Mar Lotche ) is an island of Senegal, which is located in the Sine-Saloum Delta du Saloum National Park. Mar Lodj is located in the delta of the rivers Sine Saloum and, in the region Fatick.

Population

On the island live about 5,000 people. Those living in the principal places Mar - Fafako and Mar - Lothie. In addition to Christianity and Islam practice residents, often in admixture with the major religions, animist traditions. Thus, at sacred trees offerings such as chicken or palm wine, laid down for the spirits.

Economy

The inhabitants live mainly from farming and fishing, and there are some tourism. Thus, rice, millet, peanuts, watermelons and vegetables are grown. In addition, the residents keep cows, pigs, goats and chickens.

Tourists can experience the island's rich birdlife and mangrove forests.

Artists who come from the island are known for their sand paintings.