Gabonese

From WikiMD's medical encyclopedia

Gabonese refers to anything related to Gabon, a country located on the west coast of Central Africa. This includes its people, culture, language, and history.

People

The people of Gabon are known as Gabonese. They are composed of more than 40 ethnic groups, with the largest being the Fang, Myene, Bateke, Bapounou, and Eshira. The official language is French, but several indigenous languages are also spoken.

Culture

The Gabonese culture is rich and diverse, with influences from various ethnic groups. It is characterized by a strong tradition of music and dance, such as the Bwiti religious music and the Ngombi harp music. The country is also known for its art, particularly the Fang sculptures and Punu masks.

Language

The official language of Gabon is French, but there are also several indigenous languages spoken by the Gabonese people. These include Fang, Myene, Teke, Punu, and Eshira.

History

The history of Gabon dates back to the Paleolithic era. It was colonized by France in the late 19th century and gained independence on August 17, 1960. Since then, Gabon has been one of the more stable African countries, with a high standard of living compared to many other African nations.

See also

References


WHO Rod.svg
This article is a medical stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!
PubMed
Wikipedia
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP-1 injections from $125.

W8mdlogo.png
W8MD weight loss doctors team

W8MD offers a medical weight loss program to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our physician-supervised medical weight loss provides:

NYC weight loss doctor appointments

Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss and Philadelphia medical weight loss clinics.

Linkedin_Shiny_Icon Facebook_Shiny_Icon YouTube_icon_(2011-2013) Google plus


Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD