Gabonese
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Gabonese may refer to:
- Something of, from, or related to the country of GabonGabonGabon , officially the Gabonese Republic is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean is to the west...
- A person from Gabon, or of Gabonese descent. For information about the Gabonese people, see Demographics of GabonDemographics of GabonThe following demographic statistics are from the CIA World Factbook, unless otherwise indicated.-Population statistics:Populatio:1,514,993note:...
and Culture of GabonCulture of Gabon-Music:Gabonese music is little-known in comparison with regional giants like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cameroon. The country boasts an array of folk styles, as well as pop stars like Patience Dabany and Annie Flore Batchiellilys, a Gabonese singer and renowned live... - Note that there is no language called "Gabonese". See Languages of GabonLanguages of GabonThe official language of Gabon is French, while 32% of the people speak Fang as a mother tongue. French is the medium of instruction. Before World War II very few Gabonese learned French, nearly all of them working in either business or government administration...
. - Gabonese cuisineGabonese cuisineGabonese cuisine is the cooking traditions, practices, foods and dishes associated with the sovereign state of Gabon. French cuisine is prevalent as a notable influence, and in larger cities various french specialties are available. In rural areas, food staples such as cassava, rice and yams are...