Gbandi people
The Gbandi| Regions with significant populations |
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 Liberia |
159,000 |
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 Guinea |
14,000 |
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| Languages |
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Gbandi |
| Religion |
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Gbandi religion, Islam, Christianity |
| Related ethnic groups |
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Loko, Mende, Kpelle, Loma, Zialo, Gola, Vai |
Gbandi (or Bandi, Bande, Gbande, Gbunde) is an ethnic group of Liberia. It is also the language traditionally spoken by these people.
People
The 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 2 "Bandi: A language of Liberia". Languages of the World. Ethnologue. Retrieved October 17, 2011.