Gabon

Languages:

Gabon is a Central African country with a population of approximately 2.2 million people. French is the official language of the country and is spoken by the majority of the population. Several Bantu languages, including Fang, Myene, and Bapounou/Benga, are also spoken by various ethnic groups in the country.

Religion:

Gabon is a religiously diverse country, with Christianity being the most widely practiced religion. The majority of the population identifies as Christian, with the Roman Catholic Church being the largest Christian denomination in the country. Protestantism is also widely practiced, with various Protestant denominations accounting for approximately 55% of the population. Traditional African religions are also practiced, particularly in rural areas, with approximately 20% of the population adhering to these beliefs. Islam and other religions, including Bahá'í Faith, are also present in the country, each accounting for less than 1% of the population.

Ethnic Groups:

Gabonese-born 80.1% (includes Fang 23.2%, Shira-Punu/Vili 18.9%, Nzabi-Duma 11.3%, Mbede-Teke 6.9%, Myene 5%, Kota-Kele 4.9%, Okande-Tsogo 2.1%, Pygmy .3%, other 7.5%), Cameroonian 4.6%, Malian 2.4%, Beninese 2.1%, acquired Gabonese nationality 1.6%, Togolese 1.6%, Senegalese 1.1%, Congolese (Brazzaville) 1%, other 5.5% (includes Congolese (Kinshasa), Equatorial Guinean, Nigerian) (2012)