Fang in Gabon
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The Fang people of Equatorial Guinea are part of the Beti-Fang continuum of Bantu languages, related to the Ewondo and Bulu of Cameroon. There are some significant numbers also in Cameroon and in Gabon. Their traditional territory is the interior rainforest. They are known as the jungle fighters. Their knowledge of the jungle and their ability to survive and function in the lush tropical vegetation is legendary.
As a result of Spanish colonization, the large majority of Fang people are nominally Roman Catholic. But few have personally accepted the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Scripture has never been translated into Fang of EG, although translations exist in Bulu of Cameroon and in a related Fang language in Gabon. One of these could probably be adapted to Fang.
Scripture Prayers for the Fang in Gabon.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| Other PDF Profile |
| People Name General | Fang, Pangwe |
| People Name in Country | Fang |
| Alternate Names | Ahouin; Kak; Ntum; Ntumu; Ogowe; Okak; Pahouin; Pangwe |
| Population this Country | 767,000 |
| Population all Countries | 2,196,000 |
| Total Countries | 5 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 5 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 11187 |
| ROP3 Code | 102997 |
| Country | Gabon | ||
| Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | No | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Location in Country | Northwest, mainly Woleu-Ntem and Estuaire provinces; Moyen-Ogooué province: Ogooué river, also Ancien Founa area; Ogooué-Ivindo province: Ivindo department; Ngounié province: most in Ancien Matica area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Gabon |
| Region | Africa, West and Central |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | No |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
| Location in Country | Northwest, mainly Woleu-Ntem and Estuaire provinces; Moyen-Ogooué province: Ogooué river, also Ancien Founa area; Ogooué-Ivindo province: Ivindo department; Ngounié province: most in Ancien Matica area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 11.00 %) |
82.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
5.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
10.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
3.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Fang |
| Language Code | fan Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Fang |
| Language Code | fan Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Fang |
Primary Language: Fang
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (2000) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (2008-2014) |
| Bible-Complete | Yes (1951) |
| Bible-NT Audio | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
| Audio Recordings | Online New Testament | Faith Comes by Hearing |
| Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Fang | Jesus Film Project |
| Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
| Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
| General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
| General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
| Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
| Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
| Photo Source | Tadekint73 - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
| Map Source | Anonymous |
| Profile Source | Anonymous |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
