Gabonese

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The term "Gabonese" refers to anything related to or characteristic of Gabon or its people. Gabon is a country in Central Africa with an estimated population of over 2.5 million people. The population is comprised of approximately 40 distinct ethnic groups, most of whom speak Bantu languages. While many of these languages lack a written form, French is the official working language and is spoken and read by a significant portion of the adult population. The educational system in Gabon is modeled after France's, with French as the primary language of instruction.1234

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eschatology
Nativistic movements
The Gabonese of equatorial Africa believe that Kmvum (the original man) once lived among them but that their behavior brought on the “day of separation.” His return, they believe, will bring joy, abundance, and happiness. Similarly, the Altaic Tatars of Central Asia believe that Tengere Kaira…
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The Gabonese of equatorial Africa believe that Kmvum (the original man) once lived among them but that their behavior brought on the “day of separation.” His return, they believe, will bring joy, abundance, and happiness. Similarly, the Altaic Tatars of Central Asia believe that Tengere Kaira…
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