Gbandi people
Regions with significant populations | |
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Liberia | 107,000 |
Guinea | N/A |
Languages | |
Gbandi | |
Religion | |
Gbandi religion, Islam, Christianity | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Loko, Mende, Kpelle, Loma, Zialo |
Gbandi (or Bandi, Bande, Gbande, Gbunde) is an ethnic group of Liberia. It is also the language traditionally spoken by these people.
People
Population is estimated at 107,000 people; of which many have fled to Guinea during the Liberian Civil War. Gbandi people practice Islam and Christianity, as well as some traditional beliefs.[1]
Language
Gbandi is a Southwestern Mande language. There are six dialects of the language: Tahamba, Wawana, Wulukoha, Hasala, Lukasa, and Hembeh.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bandi: A language of Liberia". Languages of the World. Ethnologue. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
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