Bondoo, a kingdom of Senegambia in W. Africa, between the Senegal and the upper Gambia. The surface of the country, which is generally flat, save in the southern and central parts, where it rises into hills of moderate height, is covered with vast forests and low stunted bushes. From the hills torrents descend during the rainy season to the Senegal and Faleme rivers. In the vicinity of the towns, where the forests have been cleared away, the soil is found to be light and productive. Cotton, grain, rice, indigo, tobacco, and pepper are cultivated with some industry, while different varieties of fruit are found in great profusion. The climate is warm, but not unhealthy. The population, consisting chiefly of Foolahs and Mandingos, is estimated at about 1,500,000. The Foolahs are the dominant tribe. The people are professedly Mohammedans, but not very strict. In every town there are schools in which the reading and writing of Arabic are taught. The people are of a light copper color, and in form and feature resemble the Europeans more nearly than any other tribe of W. Africa, except the Moors. The king possesses absolute' power, and has under his command a considerable body of troops.

The capital town is Buli-bani (pop. about 3,000), situated in an extensive plain at the foot of a range of rocky hills. It is surrounded by a clay wall pierced with loopholes. The houses are small and irregular; the streets narrow, crooked, and dirty. The useful arts are held in high esteem, and a good trade is carried on with some of the Moorish territories. One of the towns, Samcocolo, is famous for its skilful workers in iron and gold.