| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
|
|
159,000 |
|
|
14,000 |
| Languages | |
| Gbandi | |
| Religion | |
| Gbandi religion, Islam, Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| 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.
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.
Gbandi is a Southwestern Mande language. There are six dialects of the language: Tahamba, Wawana, Wulukoha, Hasala, Lukasa, and Hembeh.